Ingredients for Easy And Tasty Strawberry Shortcake
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Zest
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How to Make Easy And Tasty Strawberry Shortcake
- In a medium bowl, gently toss 2 cups sliced strawberries with 3 tablespoons of sugar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Add ½ cup heavy cream to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the shortcake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the shortcake bakes, place a metal bowl and beaters in the freezer to chill.
- Remove the shortcake from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the shortcake into 6 squares and then cut each square in half horizontally.
- In the chilled metal bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with chilled metal beaters for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon some of the macerated strawberries (with their juices) onto each shortcake bottom.
- Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream, then add the shortcake top.
- Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
90g
Fat
137g
Carbs
20g
