Description
Strawberry Shortcake is the epitome of summertime dessert with its light, airy texture and refreshing taste, combining buttery cake layers, whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Incorporate the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine the heavy cream until just combined, then divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare strawberries by mixing with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the shortcake by layering cakes with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best taste. Assemble as close to serving time as possible to keep the cake moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg