Introduction
Strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by generations. There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh strawberries and fluffy cake. While there are many variations of this dessert, nothing beats a homemade, old-fashioned strawberry shortcake. In this article, we will share with you our favorite recipe for making strawberry shortcake from scratch.
Ingredients
For the shortcake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract. 5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. 6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it comes together. 7. Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter or round cookie cutter to cut out the shortcakes. 8. Place the shortcakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. 9. While the shortcakes are baking, prepare the strawberries by combining sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl. Set aside. 10. To make the whipped cream, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form. 11. To assemble the shortcakes, slice each cake in half horizontally. Spoon some of the strawberry mixture onto the bottom half of the shortcake, followed by a dollop of whipped cream. Place the top half of the shortcake back on and add another spoonful of strawberries and whipped cream.
Nutrition
This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 494
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
- Sodium: 334mg
- Potassium: 266mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 19g
- Vitamin A: 1167IU
- Vitamin C: 48mg
- Calcium: 141mg
- Iron: 2mg
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious and classic recipe for old-fashioned strawberry shortcake from scratch. This dessert is perfect for a summer afternoon or a special occasion. With fresh strawberries, fluffy shortcake, and homemade whipped cream, this strawberry shortcake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So go ahead, give it a try and enjoy a taste of nostalgia.
