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strawberry shortcake

This delicious strawberry shortcake combines sweet strawberries with fluffy cake layers and whipped cream for a perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cups milk
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add milk and stir until just combined. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
  2. Meanwhile, wash and slice strawberries. Mix with 0.5 cups of sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Slice cooled shortcakes in half. Layer the bottom half with strawberries and whipped cream. Top with the second cake layer and garnish with more strawberries and whipped cream.

Notes

This classic strawberry shortcake is perfect for summer gatherings and easy to assemble.