Strawberry Shortcake: The Best Homemade Recipe for All Occasions
Delightful strawberry shortcake made from scratch, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the softened butter and sugar, mixing until crumbly.
- Gradually stir in the milk until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into rounds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Let the shortcakes cool, then slice them in half.
- Layer the strawberries and whipped cream between the shortcake halves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a touch of vanilla extract to the whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Homemade Dessert, Summer Recipe