Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted cold butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and slice strawberries; toss with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Make the Shortcake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk gradually to form a soft dough.
- Bake: Spoon dough onto a greased baking sheet; bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream with vanilla and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes in half horizontally; layer strawberries and whipped cream before topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg