Description
A delightful dessert featuring fluffy vanilla shortcakes layered with sweet strawberries and rich whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Strawberries: In a bowl, mix the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in Butter: Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk: Stir in the milk gradually until the dough just comes together.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough to about 1 inch thick and cut out rounds with a cookie cutter.
- Bake the Shortcakes: Place the rounds on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool and Slice: Let the shortcakes cool before slicing them horizontally.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Shortcakes: Layer strawberries and whipped cream between the cake halves.
Notes
Best served fresh after assembly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg