Sweet Strawberry Shortcake
Enjoy the world’s famous, favorite, sweet and candied cake recipe that everyone will love! This recipe yields an 8-inche round cake!
Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 pints fresh strawberries
- 2 cups whipped heavy cream
- 2/3 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- First, slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
- And then, preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
- Next, combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt in a medium bowl. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
- After that, Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
- Lastly, slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.
- Sweet Strawberry Shortcake is ready to serve!
ENJOY!
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