Description
Strawberry shortcake is the quintessential summer dessert, combining juicy strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and tender cake. This delightful recipe is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for gatherings, evoking nostalgia with every bite. Your friends and family will revel in the vibrant flavors that embody sunny days and joyful celebrations. Get ready to create a memorable treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for shortcake)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (plus more for whipping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix quartered strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar; let sit to macerate.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, whisk flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in heavy cream gently until just combined.
- Turn dough onto floured surface; shape into a rectangle about 1-inch thick. Cut out rounds with a biscuit cutter; place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip remaining heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form; sweeten if desired.
- Slice shortcakes in half, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then cap with top half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg