MOM'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great just the way it was. It melted in my mouth! -Karen Wingate, Coldwater, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium speed 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter just until butter begins to melt. Beat into batter with vanilla (batter will be thin)., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., Just before serving, cut cake into serving-size pieces; cut each slice horizontally in half. In a large bowl, combine strawberries and remaining sugar; spoon between cake layers and over top of each serving. Top with whipped cream and, if desired, mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY STEAMED SPONGE CAKE
I grew up on this. I usually make 2 batches so it lasts. Great warm or cold. I don't have a formal steamer, so I just use my wok with a small support in the middle to hold up the cake pan.
Provided by UW4Life
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put eggs and sugar into mixing bowl.
- Beat on high for 5 minutes until creamy.
- Add rest of ingredients.
- Blend on low for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Line 9-inch cake pan with wax paper.
- Pour mixture into cake pan.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Steam for 15 minutes, knife should come out clean when inserted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 26.9, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 19, Protein 4
CHINESE SPONGE CAKE (CHIFFON CAKE)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- In a metal or glass bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. With the mixer still running, gradually pour in 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks, water, remaining sugar, vanilla, and oil.
- Whisk flour and baking powder in another bowl.
- Mix flour and yolk mixture.
- Gently fold the flour and yolk into the egg whites.
- Pour into an ungreased angel food tin and bake for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through. The cake should spring back when lightly tapped (not sink).
- For best height, cool the cake in the tin turned upside down, but be careful of the cake falling out of the tin. Cake can be served and stored at room temperature.
OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Old fashioned, made from scratch strawberry shortcake.
Provided by MALIA2
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix strawberries and 1 cup sugar in a bowl and allow to stand while you complete remaining steps. Stir occasionally to help juice form.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
- Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into crumb mixture until just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes; cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing shortcake.
- Split shortcake into two layers; spread bottom layer with 2 tablespoons softened butter and top with strawberries and juice. Place top layer over strawberries. Serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 523.9 mg, Sugar 34.7 g
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