Description
A Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake is a heartwarming dessert that captures the essence of joy and togetherness. With layers of tender cake, fresh strawberries, and airy whipped cream, this delightful treat is perfect for celebrating special moments. Whether you’re honoring mom or enjoying a sunny afternoon with friends, this strawberry shortcake will be the star of your gathering. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s a delicious way to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Divide batter into two greased 9-inch round pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While cooling, sprinkle sliced strawberries with sugar and whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering one cake with half the strawberries and whipped cream, then top with the second cake layer and repeat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg