LEMON-BERRY SHORTCAKE

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This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped topping and berries. -Meryl Herr, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
TOPPING:
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1 cup strawberries. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For topping, toss berries with lemon juice and sugar. To serve, spread whipped topping over cake. Top with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.