Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Homemade Indulgence You’ll Love
A delightful dessert that combines fluffy cake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool, then slice it in half horizontally.
- Layer sliced strawberries and whipped cream between the cake halves.
- Top with more whipped cream and berries before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, macerate the strawberries with sugar before using.
- Use mascarpone cheese to enhance the cream layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, dessert, homemade