Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The earliest known shortcake recipe dates back to 1588 from an old English cookbook. With its light and fluffy cake, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream, this dessert is sure to impress. While you can find pre-made shortcake in the grocery store, there’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade shortcake. This authentic homemade strawberry shortcake recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit!

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Strawberry Shortcake is a classic and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This authentic recipe is easy to make and will impress your guests with its light and fluffy texture and sweet, juicy strawberries. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can easily make this dessert at home and enjoy the delicious flavors of homemade strawberry shortcake. So why not give it a try and enjoy a sweet and satisfying dessert that will leave you craving more!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Afternoon tea, Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine English

Servings 4 people

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

• Large Mixing Bowl
• Pastry Cutter Or
• 2 Knife
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Mixing bowl
• Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 tbsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cold And Cubed
• 2/3 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 cup Strawberries Sliced
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
• Add the mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
• Drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making 4 even portions.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the shortcakes are lightly golden brown.
• In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
• Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
• To assemble the shortcakes, split each one in half and top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
• Place the top half of the shortcake on top and add another dollop of whipped cream and a few more strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g

Keyword Homemade Shortcake, Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, Shortcake, strawberry, Strawberry Shortcake

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