Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of summer with this delightful recipe for homemade Classic Strawberry Shortcake. Sweet, juicy strawberries layered with fluffy shortcakes and a dollop of whipped cream, creating the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
For the shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Stir and let sit for at least 30 minutes to release their juices.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the shortcakes: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined. Turn out the dough, pat into a rectangle, cut into rounds, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Whip the cream: Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split the shortcakes, spoon strawberries over the bottom half, add whipped cream, and top with the other half. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries or a dash of almond extract to the whipped cream.
- Shortcakes are best served the same day they’re made.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 assembled shortcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
