How to Make Sensational Strawberry Shortcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and fluffy, delicate shortcake. When these two ingredients come together, they create a dessert that is both comforting and incredibly satisfying. If you're a fan of classic summer desserts, then you're going to love this recipe for Sensational Strawberry Shortcake.

There's no denying that this dessert is a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, and family barbecues. The beauty of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
  • 3 sprigs fresh mint (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Gently stir strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl; chill.
  • Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk and egg yolks in a bowl, then stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Divide in half and pat into prepared cake pans.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy in a large bowl. Continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread over dough; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack; cool completely.
  • Place one cake layer on a large serving plate; spread with half the whipped cream, spoon half the strawberries over cream. Repeat layers; garnish with mint.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 198mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 219mg