Strawberry Shortcake: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
Enjoy a delightful strawberry shortcake that brings together sweet strawberries and fluffy cake for the perfect dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add milk.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whip the cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake has cooled, slice it in half and layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Top with more strawberries and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding vanilla extract to the whipped cream.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake