Best Strawberry Shortcake Recipe: Delightful and Easy!
A delightful and easy recipe for the best strawberry shortcake, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While the cakes cool, mix strawberries with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble the shortcakes by splitting them in half, adding strawberries and whipped cream in between.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Can substitute heavy cream with whipped topping for a lighter version.
- Shortcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg