Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Bliss
Experience the delightful taste of homemade strawberry shortcake with this easy recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out and cut into round shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While the shortcakes bake, mix sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Once shortcakes are cooled, slice them in half, layer with strawberries and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries.
- Shortcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, dessert, homemade