It’s not too sweet and perfectly light. I absolutely despise hot weather so desserts like this almost make the summer heat bearable. Almost. So if you’re looking for an easy way to make a strawberry shortcake from scratch, look no further. This strawberry shortcake recipe is quick and easy, and so cool and delicious.
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Video
Ingredients
Unsalted butter – The cake needs a good buttery flavor, right?Granulated sugarEggs – Acts as a binder.Milk – This adds moisture to the cake.All-purpose flour, baking powder, and saltVanilla extract – Use a good quality pure vanilla extract.Fresh strawberries Whipped cream topping – This can be made from scratch or store-bought.
Tips
Measure the flour correctly. Aerate, spoon, and swoop level.Use room temperature eggs, milk, and butter. They will blend better in the batter.You can also make your own whipped topping. Using an electric mixer whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fresh whipped cream can’t be beaten!
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake
Making a strawberry shortcake from scratch is much easier than you think. I think this is the best strawberry shortcake recipe, moist fluffy cake, sweet juicy strawberries, and whipped cream! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch cake pan with parchment paper as handles and baking spray; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and 1 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat well. With the mixer on low speed, slowly alternate between adding dry ingredients and milk. Pour the sponge cake batter into greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. Depending on your oven, nothing wrong with checking it at 15 minutes. Until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Wash and cut up the strawberries. Place in a saucepan with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Once the shortcake is completely cooled, remove it from the pan. This part can be tricky. I ended up slicing the cake in half vertically and then in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the shortcake back into the pan with the cut side up. Spread half of the strawberries with syrup over the cake. Then spread half of the whipped cream topping over the strawberry layer and repeat with the top half of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Summer desserts have never been easier. Give this one a try and your friends and family will ask for it again and again. Enjoy this easy strawberry shortcake dessert with friends and family! It’s perfect for summer barbecues.
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