Sensational Strawberry Shortcake
This sensational strawberry shortcake recipe makes a pretty layered strawberry dessert with sweetened cream that really hits the spot on a summer day.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Gently stir strawberries and Β½ cup sugar together in a large bowl; chill.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, ΒΌ cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk and egg yolks together in a medium bowl until well combined; stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Divide dough in half; pat into the prepared cake pans.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; spread evenly over dough in pans. Sprinkle with remaining ΒΌ cup sugar.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place 1 cake layer on a large serving plate; spread with Β½ whipped cream, spoon Β½ strawberries over cream. Repeat with remaining each 1 cake layer, Β½ whipped cream, and Β½ strawberries; garnish with mint.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)