Description
One Layer Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful dessert that combines light and fluffy cake with sweet and juicy strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for sweetening whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Combine sliced strawberries with 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add milk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, adding powdered sugar if desired.
- Once cooled, spread whipped cream on the cake and top with strawberries.
- Slice and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- For lower sugar, consider using a sugar substitute like stevia.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, cake, summer dessert