Description
Indulge in this delightful creamy strawberry shortcake, featuring sweet ripe strawberries and luscious whipped cream layered between fluffy cake. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by combining the sliced strawberries with half a cup of granulated sugar and letting them sit for about 30 minutes.
- Make the whipped cream by beating 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the shortcake by layering the cake, whipped cream, and macerated strawberries, repeating until all components are used.
- Chill the assembled shortcake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- This shortcake can be made with store-bought sponge cake or homemade.
- Let the shortcake chill to enhance the flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Creamy Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Shortcake Recipe, Dessert, Easy Strawberry Shortcake