Description
Strawberry shortcake is a delightful summer dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake, ripe strawberries, and luscious whipped cream. This easy recipe is perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
- Heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy; gradually mix in sugar. Add milk and vanilla extract.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Slice fresh strawberries, sprinkle with sugar, and let sit to macerate.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar to taste.
- Assemble by layering cake, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream; repeat with second layer.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in lemon zest with the strawberries.
- Substitute strawberries with your favorite berries for a twist.
- Store leftover layers at room temperature but refrigerate whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg