Berry Chocolate Shortcake

Shortcake is a traditional British dessert made with a crumbly pastry or biscuit-like base, topped with fresh fruits and whipped cream. It is often enjoyed during the summer months when berries are in season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Berry Chocolate Shortcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 Egg
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 cup Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Once the cake is cool, slice it in half horizontally.
10. Spread a layer of whipped cream onto the bottom half of the cake.
11. Top with mixed berries.
12. Place the top half of the cake on top of the berries.
13. Garnish with more whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.