Description
A beloved dessert featuring layers of tender cake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in the cold unsalted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan.
- Slice the cake horizontally to create two layers.
- Layer sliced strawberries and whipped cream on the bottom half.
- Assemble the top half back on and add more strawberries and whipped cream on top for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy with more whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For individual servings, cut the cake into smaller pieces and layer in dessert cups. Chill before serving if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, cake recipe