STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

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Make and share this Strawberry Shortcake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
1 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Toss the strawberries with 1 cup (250 ml) sugar in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a separate bowl combine the 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Blend in the butter.
  • Add the milk and vanilla and mix well.
  • Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans and divide the batter between them.
  • Bake in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Place one cake upside-down on a serving platter and top with half the strawberries.
  • Top with the remaining cake layer and the rest of the strawberries.
  • Serve garnished with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 762.6, Carbohydrate 80.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 42.3, Protein 6.5

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