The Best Strawberry Shortcake
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The Best Strawberry Shortcake
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The streusel topping on this Amish Strawberry Shortcake makes a delicious shortcake that can be served many different ways!
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Ingredients
For the strawberries:
- 4 pounds strawberries (cleaned, hulled and quartered)
- 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
For the shortcake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 260 grams
- 4 teaspoons baking powder* 13 grams
- 3/4 teaspoon salt 6 grams
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 15 grams
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening** 62 grams
- 2/3 cup 2% milk 166 grams
- 1 large egg (beaten)
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 65 grams
- 3 tablespoons salted butter cold
Instructions
Prepare the strawberries:
- The strawberries will need about 3-4 hours to sit in the fridge and make juice, so plan ahead. In a large bowl, mix together the cut strawberries and sugar. You can add more sugar as you'd like. Cover and place in the fridge.
Make the shortcake:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 9x9" baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and shortening. Cut the ingredients together to make coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and egg to the crumbs, mixing just until combined. Do not over mix or the shortcake will be tough. It will be very thick.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, use two forks or a pastry cutter to cut together the flour, sugar and butter. This mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle it on top of the shortcake batter.
- Bake for 25-27 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- To serve, top pieces of cake with strawberries, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Notes
- *Use aluminum free baking powder to prevent a metallic taste.
- **You can use cold butter instead of shortening if you'd like. It will change the flavor and texture slightly, but it works well.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 9 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake with strawberries on top. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
559mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
189IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
119mg
(132%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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