Description
A classic strawberry shortcake recipe with layers of sweet strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Pour batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the cake cool before slicing it in half.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Layer strawberries and whipped cream between the cake halves.
- Top with remaining strawberries and cream.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Chill the whipped cream for better texture.
- Garnish with mint leaves for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake recipe