Description
A classic dessert made with layers of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and fluffy shortcake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and add milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool, then slice the cake.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Layer cake with strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the whipped cream before using.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 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: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, cake, strawberries