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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Delicious homemade strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Shortcake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberries

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for strawberries

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for whipped cream

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
  7. In a bowl, mix strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  8. In another bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  9. Split the shortcakes in half, layer with strawberries and whipped cream. Top with the other half of the shortcake.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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Strawberry Shortcake
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