Description
Indulge in this classic summer dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake, sweet strawberries, and rich whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings and warm weather celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for strawberries)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and slice the strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar and let them sit to release their juices.
- Make the Shortcake Batter: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: Stir in heavy cream and vanilla until just combined.
- Bake Your Shortcakes: Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whip Up Some Cream: Beat heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes in half horizontally, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the other half.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg