Description
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe strawberries with airy whipped cream and tender cake. This easy-to-make treat brings back nostalgic memories of summer picnics while being visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for any occasion, it’s sure to impress guests or satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Mix sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let them sit for about 30 minutes to create a syrup.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in the milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- While shortcakes cool, whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until soft peaks form.
- To serve, split shortcakes open and layer with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg