Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of our easy Shortcake Recipe for Strawberry Shortcake! This charming dessert features fluffy biscuits layered with fresh strawberries and a light whipped cream topping, making it perfect for any gathering or a sweet treat to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (plus extra if needed)
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (very cold)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a quarter sheet baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk gradually until combined; knead gently on a floured surface and cut out biscuits.
- Bake biscuits for about 9–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit to enhance flavors.
- Whip very cold cream until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
- Assemble by slicing biscuits in half, layering whipped cream and strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (100g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg