Description
Strawberry Shortcake is the quintessential summer dessert, marrying bright, juicy strawberries with light and fluffy cake topped with rich whipped cream. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a stunning, flavorful treat that’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence any day of the week. With vibrant colors and delightful textures, each bite is like a taste of sunshine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sugar. Let sit for about 30 minutes to create a syrup.
- Make the Shortcake Dough: In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in heavy cream until just mixed.
- Bake the Shortcakes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Whip the Cream: While baking, whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form; add sugar if desired.
- Assemble: Once cooled, slice shortcakes horizontally. Layer with strawberries and whipped cream before topping with other half.
- Serve: Drizzle leftover strawberry syrup over assembled shortcakes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg