Description
A classic dessert featuring layers of strawberries, whipped cream, and light cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix strawberries and sugar. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add milk and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice the cake into layers. Layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping cream for better results.
- You can substitute the cake with store-bought sponge cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake recipes, dessert recipes, summer desserts