SENSATIONAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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I love to pick strawberries in the morning, then make this shortcake in the afternoon. This pretty dessert really hits the spot on a hot summer day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart strawberries, sliced
1 cup sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, separated
2 to 3 cups sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, gently combine strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar; refrigerate until serving., Combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine milk and egg yolks. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Press into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 300° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. (Layers will be thin.) Cool completely., Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with half of whipped cream and strawberries. Repeat layers.

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