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Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
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Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

A classic American dessert featuring fluffy shortcake, fresh strawberries, and velvety vanilla whipped cream. This easy recipe balances sweetness, texture, and tart fruit freshness for a light yet indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 cup milk (whole or almond)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl
  2. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender until crumbly
  3. Stir in milk and lemon zest until just combined
  4. Divide batter into 6 greased ramekins
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out slightly springy
  6. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form
  7. Chop 2 cups strawberries; mix with remaining 2 cups
  8. Lightly crush 1-2 strawberries for optional syrup
  9. Let cakes cool completely in ramekins
  10. Top each with whipped cream, strawberry mix, and a cake slice
  11. Arrange whole berries and lemon zest for garnish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38g

Notes

Chill cake for 10 minutes before slicing to minimize crumbling
Ripe but firm strawberries work best
Cake flour improves tenderness; coconut sugar adds caramel notes
Almond milk is a viable dairy-free alternative

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