Strawberry Shortcake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with butter and lightly dust with flour.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/3 cup of white sugar. Set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine flour, 1/4 cup of white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of mixture; add beaten egg, half-and-half, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. \xa0Stir mixture until just combined and no dry spots remain, being careful not to overmix.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spoon batter evenly into prepared cake pan.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and top is golden brown, about 18 minutes. Let cool partially in cake pan, about 10 minutes. Flip cake onto a clean work surface.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Set aside.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Cut partially cooled cake in half horizontally, making 2 layers; set top layer aside. Drain reserved strawberries in a colander placed over a small bowl, reserving any juice. Brush strawberry juice evenly over top of bottom cake layer. Evenly arrange ½ of the drained strawberries over bottom layer of cake.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Spread ½ of whipped cream evenly over strawberries; place top cake layer over whipped cream. Top with remaining strawberries and whipped cream.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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