Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes are delicious little cakes, so buttery they melt in your mouth, topped with strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup strawberries (chopped)
• 4 teaspoons granulated sugar (for topping)
• 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (tops removed and sliced)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Make the shortcakes: ---
2. 2Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
3. 3mix the dry ingredients: First, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, four tablespoons of granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
4. 4add heavy cream: After that, add the heavy cream and stir just until combined.
5. 5add strawberries: Now, add the chopped strawberries and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold them in.
6. 6scoop: Next, using a large cookie scoop, portion out the dough and drop it onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, a few inches apart.
7. 7flatten: Use the bottom of a glass to press the top to form a round biscuit shape gently. Sprinkle the top with some granulated sugar.
8. 8Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges.
9. 9--- Make the strawberry mixture: ---
10. 10make the strawberry mixture: In the meantime, add the sliced fresh strawberries to a large bowl. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, stirring to combine. Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours, or until the strawberries have released their juice.
11. 11--- Whipped cream: ---
12. 12make the whipped cream: In a large cold bowl, beat together the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
13. 13--- Assemble the strawberry shortcakes: ---
14. 14assemble: When ready to serve, slice the shortcake or biscuit in half and top the bottom part with whipped cream and strawberries (from the strawberry mixture).
15. 15serve: Add the top part, add more whipped cream, and a strawberry on top. Enjoy!