Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups strawberry halves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the shortcake is baking, toss the strawberries with a little sugar and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble the shortcake, cut the cake into squares or triangles. Top with the whipped cream and strawberries.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Light and fluffy shortcake
- Sweet and juicy strawberries
- Creamy and flavorful whipped cream
- Perfect for summer gatherings or any special occasion
User Comments:
- "This strawberry shortcake was absolutely amazing! The shortcake was so light and fluffy, and the strawberries were perfectly sweet. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch."
- "This is the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries were fresh and juicy. I will definitely be making this again!"
- "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the shortcake turned out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make sure the shortcake is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the shortcake is done.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- For a special touch, you can drizzle chocolate sauce or caramel sauce over the strawberry shortcake.
