A sweet, creamy, and fruity delight—perfect for summer gatherings or a little self-indulgence!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8)
🥄 For the Shortcake:
✔ 1 ½ cups flour
✔ ½ cup sugar
✔ 2 tsp baking powder
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ ¼ cup cold butter, cut into pieces 🧈
✔ ½ cup milk 🥛
✔ 1 egg 🥚
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍓 For the Filling & Topping:
✔ 2 cups sliced strawberries 🍓
✔ ¼ cup sugar (to macerate berries)
✔ 1 cup whipping cream 🥛
✔ 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
✔ ½ tsp vanilla extract
🍯 For the Strawberry Drizzle:
✔ ½ cup strawberry preserves
✔ 2 tbsp water
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Bake the Shortcake:
🔥 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
🌀 Mix dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly.
🥛 Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla, then combine with dry mix.
🧑🍳 Spread in pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a rack.
2️⃣ Prepare the Berries & Cream:
🍓 Toss strawberries with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
🥄 Whip cream with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
3️⃣ Make the Strawberry Drizzle:
🍯 Heat strawberry preserves with water until syrupy.
4️⃣ Assemble the Shortcake:
🔪 Slice cake in half, layer with whipped cream and strawberries.
✨ Add the top layer, more cream and berries, then drizzle with strawberry sauce.
5️⃣ To Serve:
Garnish with extra strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar!
⏰ Quick Info
💨 Prep Time: 20 min
🍰 Cook Time: 20 min
📏 Servings: 8
🔥 Calories: ~300-350 per serving
A light and refreshing treat that screams summer! 🍓🍰☀️
