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Strawberry Shortcake

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"An old fashioned, tender shortcake with two layers of strawberries topped with whipped cream."
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This recipe has been rated 215 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 8 inch round cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 pints fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups whipped heavy cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
  4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
  5. Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 26, 2004 by Rebecca 
For those of you who are having a problem with the baking powder taste it is probably because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2008 by luv2cook 
I also changed the recipe as others - reduced the baking powder to 2 tsps.- changed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 31, 2003 by STEPHMIT 
Do reduce the baking powder to 2 tsp. This is a dry shortcake, but I think many of the people... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on may 30, 2007 by KTLADYBUG 
This was AMAZING!! I did deviate somewhat from the recipe though. I took the advice of some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 7, 2008 by fred 
Out of this world! I made this for my wife's birthday and it was a huge hit. I cut the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2006 by Lilac6124 
Best ever Strawberry shortcake Recipe!!! I used 2T instead of 4T of baking powder, 1/4cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 23, 2007 by cookliketheGods 
Anyone who is the slighest bit interested in eating shortcake, had better eat this CAKE!!! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 16, 2007 by theweegie 
Excellent! I made mine in muffin top tins for individual shortcakes. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2008 by Bianca 
I used an angel food cake instead to make it easier. I also mixed sweetened condensed milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.15 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2007 by Sarah 
This is very delicious! The cake is like a sweet biscuit, but that's how old fashioned is! ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Strawberry Shortcake

Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 382

  • Total Fat: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 61mg
  • Sodium: 308mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
  • Protein: 5.9g

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