Strawberry Shortcake

This easy strawberry shortcake recipe makes the classic, sweet biscuit-style shortcake, topped with juicy strawberries and cream for a sensational summertime treat.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 pints fresh strawberries
• 2 cups whipped heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.66666668653488 cup milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33333334326744 cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.

Step 2

Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk.

Step 4

Stir mixture until just combined.

Step 5

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.

Step 6

Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers.

Step 7

Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8-inch round cake pan.