❦ Easy EASY AND TASTY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
How to Make EASY AND TASTY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE STRAWBERRIES 1 1?2 lbs strawberries, stemmed and quartered 3 tablespoons sugar FOR THE CAKE 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1?4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 3?4 teaspoon salt 1 1?2 cups heavy cream FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM 1 1?2 cups heavy cream, chilled 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1?2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
DIRECTIONS
Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons sugar and refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined. Place mixture in an ungreased 8-inch square pan and bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Place a metal bowl and beaters in the freezer during shortcake cooking time. Remove shortcake from pan and place on a rack to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and split each piece in half horizontally. Mix all whipped cream ingredients in the metal bowl with metal beaters about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Spoon some of the strawberries with their juice onto each shortcake bottom. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and then the shortcake top. Spoon more strawberries over the top and serve.
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