Description
Indulge in this easy Strawberry Shortcake, featuring fluffy cake layers, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream—a refreshing summer dessert that will delight any gathering.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Unsalted butter
- Milk
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse and slice the fresh strawberries; sprinkle with sugar to enhance sweetness.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add melted butter and milk until just combined.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into greased round cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form; add vanilla extract and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
- Slice cooled cakes horizontally if necessary. Layer strawberries between cake slices and top generously with whipped cream; decorate with additional strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, swap vanilla extract for almond extract in the whipped cream. - Drizzle a splash of balsamic vinegar over the strawberries for an unexpected twist.