Super Tall Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake dates back to the 1500s when the English would serve a similar dish of strawberries and cream over bread or biscuits.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Super Tall Strawberry Shortcake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 cup Whipped cream
• 2 cup Fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once the cakes are cooled, spread whipped cream on top of one cake layer. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream. Place the second cake layer on top.
9. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 35g

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.