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Sensational Strawberry Shortcake

Sensational Strawberry Shortcake

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  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Fruit

    • 🍓 1 quart strawberries, sliced

  • Sweeteners

    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup white sugar

  • Baking Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

  • Fats

    • 🧈 ½ cup butter

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 ½ cup milk

  • Eggs

    • 🥚 2 eggs, separated

  • Cream

    • 2 cups sweetened whipped cream

  • Optional Garnishes

    • 🌿 3 sprigs fresh mint (Optional)

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2

Gently stir strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl; chill.

3

Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk and egg yolks in a bowl, then stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Divide in half and pat into prepared cake pans.

4

Beat egg whites until foamy in a large bowl. Continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over dough; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.

5

Bake in preheated oven until golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack; cool completely.

6

Place one cake layer on a large serving plate; spread with half the whipped cream, spoon half the strawberries over cream. Repeat layers; garnish with mint.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

403

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 58
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 For optimal presentation, chill the strawberries for at least 30 minutes before serving.Use fresh mint for a more vibrant garnish.This recipe pairs well with a summer drink like lemonade or iced tea.