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Sensational Strawberry Shortcake

SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Martin

"I love to pick strawberries in the morning, then make this shortcake in the afternoon. This pretty dessert really hits the spot on a hot summer day."

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 quart strawberries, sliced
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, separated
2 cups sweetened whipped cream
fresh mint

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, gently stir strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar; chill. Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until crumbly. Combine milk and egg yolks; mix well. Add to crumb mixture, stirring just until moistened. Divide and pat into two greased 9-in. round cake pans. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 300 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. (Layer will be thin.) Cool completely. Place one cake layer on a large serving plate; spread with half of the whipped cream. Spoon half of the strawberries over cream. Repeat layers. Garnish with mint if desired.

FOOTNOTE

Editor's Note: This dessert is best when served the same day as prepared.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2007 by Wendy

This recipe was scrumptous! I didn't have eggs (oops!) when I went to mix up the shortcake. ... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2008 by SCORPLA

This is the best old fashioned shortcake recipe that I have found so far, really wonderful!... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by 072705r

This is excellent. I made as directed except for the nutmeg, I added 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by anterry

This tasted fine, but not great. It's super crumbly and very hard to cut, so it's not the best... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by Miss.Chef

This is one of the best desserts I've ever made. My family ate the lucious strawberry... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by VickyP

I must say, I got rave reviews when I brought this for dessert for our "girl's night" the... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by bankergrl1976

This is a wonderful cake! The cake was a bit crumbly, but I was told not to stir it quite so... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by SONIC65

Beautiful and Easy! I did not change a thing and got lots of compliments! I made this as a... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by Denise C.

This cake was delicious. I was worried at how little batter there was in each of the pans but... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by JOSEPHINE aka SPITFIRE FOODIE

So pretty!!! I made alot of additions, strawberry glaze, kiwi, mandarin oranges, grapes, and... MORE

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