Description
A classic strawberry shortcake recipe featuring layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour batter into greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until peaks form.
- Slice cakes in half horizontally.
- Layer strawberries and whipped cream between cake layers.
- Top with more strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- For a twist, add lemon zest to the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake recipe