The strawberries at the grocery stores are starting to dwindle and the farmers market is starting to fill up with other local, in season berries and fruits but I still want to get a few more strawberry recipes in. I really could not let strawberry season pass me by without making strawberry shortcake at least once, I mean it is pretty much the quintessential strawberry dish and it just just screams happy summer days! Luckily strawberry shortcake is super easy to make even if you are making the shortcake from scratch! It is just as easy as mixing the five ingredients in the shortcake dough, forming it into your favourite shapes, baking it for 15 minutes and topping it with whipped cream and sliced fresh, ripe strawberries. All said and done and you could be enjoying a strawberry induced bliss on pillowy clouds of light and fluffy shortcake in less than 30 minutes!
I am glad that the shortcake recipe makes 4 cakes because I still have some more strawberries to enjoy!
Strawberry Shortcake
A summer classic with light and fluffy shortcake topped with macerated strawberries and whipped cream.
ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, cold, grated
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
directions
- Mix the strawberries and sugar and let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to a few hours.
- Mix the flour, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Mix in the grated butter with your hands until it forms fine crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and mix until the dough is formed.
- Split the dough into 4 equal parts and place them on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Bake in a 400F/200C preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Whip the whipping cream and sugar.
- Cut the shortcake in half top with the strawberries and whipped cream and enjoy!
katiez says
July 9, 2007 at 2:26 pmWow! does that look good! Can you send me the leftovers? Or your address the next time you making it?
this little mainyacha says
July 12, 2007 at 3:31 pmoh wow! nice colours and looks delicious. I am going to have to try it.
Sabrina says
June 16, 2009 at 3:04 pmHave you ever tried freezing the cake part?
Kevin says
June 16, 2009 at 9:33 pmSabrina: No, I have not tried freezing the cake part. I will have to try though as I don't like finishing all 4 of them by myself within a day or two. 🙂
chicken lips says
August 26, 2009 at 8:38 pmThis is, by far, my favorite shortcake recipe. I've not made too many to compare, but these were delicious. Perfectly fluffy and sweet! thanks for sharing
Jennifer says
January 25, 2010 at 2:11 amWow. I knew they would be delicious, but me and my friends were all blown away by how delicious these came out. In prepping the strawberries, we mixed them with a little bit of sugar, and let them sit out at room temperature to get the juices flowing. Then we mashed them (just a little) with a potato masher and they were the perfect consistency. The biscuits were outstanding! Thanks for the great recipe!
Kelsey says
March 17, 2011 at 10:56 pmYum! I never thought I'd be able to make a shortcake that would compare to those I could buy! What a great recipe.
Something I like to do is put some freeze dried strawberries on top as well. It adds another texture to the whole meal that I love! I like to buy freeze dried strawberries in bulk so that I can add them in lots of recipes or as a snack. You should try them! They haven't let me down yet.
Martha says
July 11, 2012 at 10:57 pmSuch a pretty dessert! and I'm sure very tasty!
ann kiyoko says
July 12, 2012 at 1:33 amI substituted homemade creme fraiche for the whipped cream–also very good!
Jeannie Tay says
July 12, 2012 at 6:23 amI am so attracted by the wonderful colors! Great recipe!
Joanne says
July 12, 2012 at 10:34 amI thought strawberry season was over for us but after reading this I'm pretty sure I NEED a strawberry shortcake! Like, now.
Jennifer {Mother Thyme} says
July 12, 2012 at 11:26 amNothing says summer more than strawberry shortcake! This looks perfect!
Anonymous says
July 12, 2012 at 3:33 pmI just pinned this Kevin, it looks delicious! One question, where did you buy your glass serving cups? I love them! Thanks, Jodie
Marlyssa says
July 13, 2012 at 6:04 amYummie!! It's delicious:D
Kevin says
July 13, 2012 at 9:24 amAnonymous: I got the glass bowls at a shop called Home Sense here in Toronto.
Anonymous says
July 13, 2012 at 3:44 pmThanks for letting me know about the cute glass bowls Kevin! 🙂
Jodie
Calogero says
July 17, 2012 at 3:05 pmAnd what do you think of an healthier whipped cream?
Anonymous says
July 3, 2013 at 3:43 amGreat shortcake! Everyone loved it! Tastes just like the ones we made in 4-H.