Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Indulge in our classic Strawberry Shortcake, featuring layers of fluffy vanilla sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, all drizzled with a hint of sweet strawberry sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Shortcake
Method
To Prepare the Shortcake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
- 6
Bake
Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Cool
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
