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Best Strawberry Shortcake

Source of Recipe

From "Taste of Home Farmhouse Favorites"


Recipe Introduction

For a dazzling summer dessert, you can't beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added even more indulgence by buttering the shortcake!

List of Ingredients

◦  1 cup all-purpose flour
◦  1 tablespoon sugar
◦  1½ teaspoon baking powder
◦  ¼ teaspoon salt
◦  ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
◦  1 large egg, room temperature
◦  ⅓ cup half-and-half cream
◦  ½ cup heavy whipping cream
◦  1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
◦  ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
◦  2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced


Recipe

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in ¼ cup butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.

Spread the batter into a 6-inch round baking pan coated with cooking spray, slightly building up the edges. Bake at 450° for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

In a small bowl, beat whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cut cake horizontally in half. Soften remaining butter. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with butter. Top with half of strawberries and cream mixture. Repeat layers of cake, strawberries and cream.


Makes 4 servings