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Strawberry Shortcakes
Strawberry Shortcakes are delicious little cakes, so buttery they melt in your mouth, topped with strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 shortcakes
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar for topping
For the strawberries:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries tops removed and sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Whipped cream:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the shortcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 450F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- First, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
- After that, add the heavy cream and stir just until combined.
- Now, add the chopped strawberries and using a rubber spatula, gently for them in.
- Next, using a large cookie scoop portion out the dough and drop it onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, a few inches apart.
- Use the bottom of a glass to gently press the top to make a round biscuit shape. Sprinkle the top with some granulated sugar.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.
Cup of Yum
Make the strawberry mixture:
- In the meantime, add the sliced fresh strawberries, to a large bowl. Add, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and stir to combine. Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours, or until the strawberries produce juice.
Whipped cream:
- In a large cold bowl, beat together the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble the strawberry shortcakes:
- When ready to serve, slice a shortcake/biscuit in half and top the bottom part with whipped cream and strawberries (from the strawberry mixture).
- Add the top part, add more whipped cream, and a strawberry on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
204IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9shortcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.