Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Joy
Learn how to make the best homemade strawberry shortcake with this easy recipe that brings joy to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut out circles.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While baking, prepare the strawberries by mixing with powdered sugar. Let sit.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Once the shortcakes are baked, let them cool, then split them open, layer with strawberries and whipped cream, and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can infuse the whipped cream with vanilla or almond extract.
- Serve with mint leaves for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg