Name: Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries (sliced); 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar (divided); 2 cups all-purpose flour; pinch salt; 2-1/2 tablespoons baking powder; 6 tablespoons cold butter; 3/4 cup heavy cream; whipped cream (optional)

This easy Strawberry Shortcake recipe is the perfect way to use in season produce for a quick sweet treat! Fresh strawberries and sugar give you the BEST shortcake filling.

Making this for a crowd? I suggest giving my Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes a try. The perfect hand-held treat for parties and gatherings.

Am I the only person on the planet that did not realize that traditional strawberry shortcake is actually made with a sweet biscuit instead of a cake?

A trip to one of my favorite bakeries taught me that strawberry shortcake can actually be served the two separate ways! One, like this recipe, with a more biscuit base and one with a sponge cake. Both delicious but this one happened to be my favorite!

Recipe Features:

Minimal Ingredients: There are only 7 ingredients for this recipe!
Easy to Customize: Not a fan of strawberries? Try peaches, blueberries, or blackberries.
Sweet, but not too sweet! It has the perfect balance.

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe on One Sweet Appetite

What You’ll Need:

Making Strawberry shortcake from scratch all starts with quality ingredients. Be sure to use ripe berries and soft butter.

Strawberries
Granulated sugar
All-purpose flour
Salt
Baking powder
Salt
Butter
Heavy cream

Step by Step Instructions:

Traditional strawberry shortcake starts with a sweet biscuit base and is topped with a balanced berry topping!

Combine the strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready.
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
Whisk together the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives. Stir in the cream until a dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until it comes together. Roll until 1/2 inch thick and cut into circles.
Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Top with your strawberry mix and whipped cream.

Strawberry Shortcake on One Sweet Appetite

Tips and FAQs:

What is strawberry shortcake?

My version of strawberry shortcake isn’t actually a cake at all, but a sweet biscuit! This recipe follows the more traditional method of layering a biscuit with strawberry filling and topping it all with homemade whipped cream. A delicious classic dessert recipe that is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat.

Other versions, which are just as delicious, include a light and airy sponge cake with a heaping spoonful of filling.

Can you make strawberry shortcake ahead of time?

You can definitely make the different components of this recipe ahead of time, but I do not recommend assembling until you are ready to serve. Keep the shortbread biscuits, strawberry filling, and whipped cream stored in air tight containers until ready to enjoy.

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