STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPE

Easy recipe and super delicious. try it!

Prep Time    : 25 mins

Bake            : 20 mins + cooling

Total Time    : 45 mins

Servings      : 9

INGREDIENTS

·         2/3 cup sugar

·         1/4 cup shortening

·         1 large egg, room temperature

·         1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

·         2 teaspoons baking powder

·         1/2 cup whole milk

·         1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

·         1-1/2 quarts fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

2.   Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION

1 piece: 321 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Strawberry Shortcake in Country Woman May/June 1991

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