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Fluffy Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Whipped Cream

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A light and airy strawberry shortcake featuring a fluffy buttery cake, fresh macerated strawberries, and softly whipped cream. Perfect for a quick, nostalgic dessert that impresses without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180ml), room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (about 300g), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml), cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature while you prepare the cake.
  2. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan (5 minutes): Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients (3 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  4. Cut in Butter (5 minutes): Add cold, cubed butter to dry ingredients. Cut in using a pastry cutter, two forks, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients (2 minutes): In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry (2 minutes): Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula just until combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Bake the Cake (25-30 minutes): Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden and springy.
  8. Cool the Cake (15 minutes): Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Whip the Cream (5 minutes): Beat cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.
  10. Assemble the Shortcake: Slice cake horizontally into two layers. Spread whipped cream on bottom layer, top with macerated strawberries and some juice, add top layer, then finish with more whipped cream and strawberries.

Notes

Keep butter cold when cutting into flour to ensure fluffiness. Fold batter gently to avoid toughness. Whip cream just until soft peaks form to prevent graininess. Macerate strawberries to release juices and enhance flavor. Let cake cool completely before assembling to avoid melting whipped cream. Drain excess strawberry juice if too watery to prevent soggy cake. Assemble shortly before serving for best texture.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, fluffy cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, easy dessert, homemade dessert, summer dessert

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