Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 2 pounds strawberries (washed and sliced)
- Lemon juice and powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and prepare a non-stick 13×18 sheet pan.
- In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Stir in eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until just combined. Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
- Beat remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit to release juices.
- Once cooled, top shortcake with whipped cream and strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for the best texture. Customize with other fruits or flavors such as lemon zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container; best enjoyed within two days.