Strawberry Shortcake
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with this classic strawberry shortcake recipe.Fluffy, buttery shortcakes pair perfectly with sweet, juicy strawberries and creamy whipped cream for a dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.Plus, this recipe is easy to make and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So let's get baking and enjoy this delicious treat together!
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- ¾ cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Sliced strawberries
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 tbsp of sugar, baking powder, and salt
- Add the diced butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and use a fork to stir until the dough comes together.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently a few times until it forms a ball. Pat the dough into a round that is about 1 inch thick.
- Use a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass to cut out circles of dough. Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the shortcakes for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the shortcakes to cool completely.
- In the meantime, place the sliced strawberries in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Frosting Instructions
- In a separate bowl, use a whisk or an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
Assembly
- To assemble the shortcakes, slice each shortcake in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of a shortcake on a plate, then top with a few spoonfuls of the sugared strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Place the top half of the shortcake on top, and repeat with the remaining shortcakes.
- Serve the shortcakes immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
