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How to Make Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. Made with juicy, ripe strawberries, sweetened whipped cream, and tender, buttery shortcakes, this dessert is a perfect way to showcase the bright flavors of summer fruit.

While there are many variations of this timeless treat, the old fashioned strawberry shortcake is the one that truly captures the essence of this beloved dessert. With its simple, rustic charm and delicious flavors, it's a dessert that brings ba...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake

  • Mix strawberries and 1 cup sugar in a bowl and allow to stand while you complete remaining steps. Stir occasionally to help juice form.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
  • Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into crumb mixture until just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes; cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing shortcake.
  • Split shortcake into two layers; spread bottom layer with 2 tablespoons softened butter and top with strawberries and juice. Place top layer over strawberries. Serve with whipped cream.

    • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 524mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 232mg

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