Description
Strawberry Shortcake: A Classic Summer Dessert Bursting with Sweetness. This timeless recipe combines fluffy cake, juicy strawberries, and luscious whipped cream into one irresistible treat. Perfect for summer gatherings or indulging your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for shortcake)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice strawberries. Toss with 1/4 cup sugar and let macerate for 15 minutes.
- Make shortcake dough: Whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until combined.
- Bake shortcakes: Pat dough into 1-inch thickness, cut into rounds, and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
- Whip cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split shortcakes, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, then top with remaining shortcake half. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Try adding lemon zest to the dough for extra flavor.
- Gluten-free and vegan variations work well with substitutions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, easy shortcake recipe, strawberry dessert, homemade shortcake, classic American dessert