Unforgettable Strawberry Shortcake: A Sweet, Easy Treat for Everyone
A delicious and simple strawberry shortcake recipe that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk just until moistened.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently.
- Roll out and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While cakes are baking, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the shortcakes are cool, cut in half, layer with strawberries, and top with whipped cream.
Notes
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for a short time.
- Use other berries for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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