Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

I didn't change a thing....delicious A lot of these reviews confused me with so many changes to the recipe...just try the original recipe first then play with the recipe if you must. This is a keeper.

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

this is a traditional shortcake recipe. very easy to make and turned out perfect. exactly what true shortcake should be like!

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Theresa Nicholson

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2009

Easy, looked great, tasted great and guests were impressed!

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Martha

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

I added a little extra sugar (I like mine sweet!) and left everything else the same. YUM! Turned out PERFECT for my Mom's birthday! Note to everyone else saying its like a biscuit, dry, and crumbly: Its SUPPOSED to be like that!! It soaks up the strawberry juice better.

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Jamie's Mom

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2009

I also changed some of the measurments using luv2cook's suggestions of less baking powder, more sugar, butter instead of shortening and vanilla. However i measured the butter wrong and put less than she recommended so the cake was dry. It didnt seem to have much flavor on its own but with all the strawberries and juice that wasnt an issue. Im not sure if id make this again. It was easy and quick just not exactly what i was expecting.

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Sarah

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2009

This was a great, old-fashioned shortcake and a big hit at my BBQ last night! I did follow the suggestions of others by reducing the baking soda to 2 tsp & used butter i/o shortening...thanks for the suggestions!

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da momb

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Home Town: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2009

I liked this recipe and will use it again. I was even asked for the recipe after serving it at a cook out. thank you

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becky

Home Town: Sweet Home, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2009

Fantastic! I actually dosed it to an ice cream scoop and made mini "strawberry burgers" as we called them. Soo good. If you make your own whip cream it's highly recommended that you add some strawberry extract to it (from real strawberries of course) and use that. Super delicious!

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Feege

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Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2009

Per reviews: less 2t baking powder /add 1/2c oil, it was delicious !! will make again, my grandsons loved it!

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Bevi

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Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

What I learned from this recipe is that I cannot bake :) It tasted good, but the cake was hard like a rock. Apparently I don't know when to stop mixing! I doubt I'll make it again.

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2ys4you

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Home Town: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Living In: Lachine, Quebec, Canada

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Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2009

This was great!! I only changed the shortening to butter and followed the rest of the recipe exactly. I baked the cakes in my muffin pan (15mins at 425), and got 10 cakes. It tastes just like the ones my grandma used to make...even my husband thought it was fabulous, and he was dubious at first because he is used to the ones made with angel food cake. This is definately a keeper!!!! Thanks Denyse!!!!

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Theresa

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2009

just the old fashioned flavor I was looking for!!! thanks

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smartcookie

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Living In: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2009

I love this recipe! It's one of my favorites and I use it all the time! Whether or not you listen to other people and change the recipe, it's still delicious. I myself have made it both ways (The most suggested being decrease to 2 teaspoons baking powder, increase sugar to 1/4 cup, butter instead of shortening and add vanilla)There is a difference, but not enough to throw a fuss about. Thank you, Denyse, for an awesome recipe!

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Ashley

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: New Albany, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

Loved this recipe as I had all the ingredients on hand. Did use other reviewer comments and used only 2 teasp. of baking powder. My husband immediately said "this is a keeper".

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DAZ49

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2009

A 4 as is... the cake was quite crumbly. Next time I will try with the suggestions of the other bakers.

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goose1128

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Home Town: Hawley, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2009

As other people suggested, I made the following changes: decreased baking powder to 2 tsp; increased sugar to 1/4 cup; instead of shortening I used 1/2 cup of butter; added 1 tsp of vanilla extract when mixing-in the egg and milk; and I also added some sugar and vanilla to the whipping cream. I wanted to make individual cakes, so I divided the dough into 8 biscuits. I baked them for about 15 and they turned out perfect! My guests LOVED it! One of them actually used his finger to clean his plate. (Sooooo not attractive.) This recipe is definitely a keeper!! =)

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Reviewed: May 29, 2009

Quite nice. We made ours with a combination raspberries and blackberries. Don't ya just love summer fruits?? Yummo! Can't wait for peach season!

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BellesAZ

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Home Town: Missoula, Montana, USA

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: May 29, 2009

This was probably the best shortcake I've made so far! I took some suggestions from the other comments: I reduced the baking powder from 4 tsp. to 2 tsp., I used 1/2 cup of butter instead of the 1/3 cup of shortening to avoid crumbling, and I added 1 tsp. of vanilla extract to the mix. The reason I only gave it four stars was because when I made the cake it was very flatish, so I was unable to cut it in half, might have been just me doing something wrong. If I wanted two layers I would have to make two cakes, and with no time I just made a one layer strawberry shortcake. All in all: amazing. I will definitely be making this again, very soon!

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Tay

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Reviewed: May 29, 2009

Great! I really love it.

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Reviewed: May 27, 2009

This is spectacular! We added a little more sugar to the dough and as suggested only 2tsp baking powder. It was so good everyone came by looking for more!

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