Old Fashioned Shortcake
Indulge in the timeless charm of an Old Fashioned Shortcake, a classic dessert that brings together tender, buttery biscuits and sweet, juicy strawberries. This recipe features a perfectly golden homemade shortcake made from scratch, using simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a touch of vanilla for extra flavor. The shortcakes are delicately brushed with a heavy cream glaze, ensuring a beautiful finish. Layered with macerated strawberries and dollops of whipped cream, this dessert is a celebration of freshness and nostalgia. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate treat for strawberry season or any occasion that calls for a stunning, crowd-pleasing dessert. Serve it as an elegant centerpiece or a comforting finale to a summer meal—every bite is pure bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries (or other berries), sliced
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 cups Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix, as you want the shortcake to be tender.
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out 6 to 8 shortcakes. Carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each.
In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Brush the tops of the shortcakes with this mixture to help them bake to a golden brown color.
Bake the shortcakes in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
While the shortcakes are baking, prepare the strawberries. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and let them macerate for about 10 minutes.
Remove the shortcakes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
To serve, slice each shortcake in half horizontally. Place the bottom half on a serving plate, spoon the macerated strawberries over it, and add a generous dollop of whipped cream. Replace the top half of the shortcake and garnish with more berries and whipped cream, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.7 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.7 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2739 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.3 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1180 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
