Best Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Name: Best Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided; 1 egg; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
1 egg
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
2
Spread batter into a 6-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray, slightly building up the edges. Bake at 450u00b0 for 13-15 minutes or until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
3
In a small bowl, beat whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cut cake horizontally into two. Soften remaining butter. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with butter. Top with half of strawberries and cream mixture. Repeat layers of cake, strawberries and cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Best Strawberry Shortcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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