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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe- Made From Scratch!

4 Comments By Jesseca on December 15, 2022

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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.

Strawberry Shortcake

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
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Step by Step Instructions:

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

  1. Combine the strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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Strawberry Shortcake on One Sweet Appetite
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Strawberry Shortcake

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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This Strawberry Shortcake is the perfect way to use some in season produce for a quick sweet treat!
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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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Notes

Notes

Tip: This recipe does better if you mix it by hand. The secret is not to over mix the dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 610mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g

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    June 10, 2014

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  2. Yvonne @ TriedandTasty says

    January 26, 2014

    I’m a little behind on my comment love friend!!! I’ve been looking at them, but haven’t had a minute to say hello until now! This looks so yummy – I love strawberry shortcake! And I love desserts for two, because I have a problem with wanting to eat the ENTIRE pan!!

    Reply
  3. dina says

    January 18, 2014

    this looks so yummy!

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  4. Maria says

    January 17, 2014

    I love the recipe just for two!!! I’m the same…. I hate having so much food just laying around (because I WILL eat it!) so I usually only make a half or a quarter of a recipe, or if I make a full batch, then I freeze most. These strawberry shortcakes look so delicious!!!

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