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Strawberry Shortcake Slice

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A light and tender shortcake base layered with sweet strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, served as easy-to-cut slices for a beautiful and delicious dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar (for berries)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let macerate for at least 15 minutes.
  7. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  8. Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top, then spoon the strawberries evenly across the surface.
  9. Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a sturdier slice, chill the assembled shortcake for 30 minutes before cutting.
  • Use a mixture of strawberries and raspberries for added flavor.
  • Add lemon zest to the whipped cream for a bright citrus note.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, shortcake slice, berry dessert, summer dessert, whipped cream cake

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