Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Easy Strawberry Shortcake takes roughly 20 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 10 and costs $1.26 per serving. One serving contains 300 calories, 3g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe from Real Life Dinner requires angel food cake, granulated sugar, vanilla, and powdered sugar. 17 people were impressed by this recipe. It works well as an affordable dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Mother's Day. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 24%, which is not so outstanding. Similar recipes include Easy Strawberry Shortcake, Easy Strawberry Shortcake, and Easy Strawberry Shortcake.

Servings: 10

Preparation duration: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 angel food cake, I make mine from a cake mix and cook it in loaf pans. you can buy a pre-made one at the store bakery if you prefer.

2-3 tbsp granulated sugar, optional (only use this if you want to precut the strawberries and bring the juices out of them to create a little syrup)

2 cups heavy cream

½ cup powdered sugar

1-2 lb fresh strawberries

1 tsp vanilla

Equipment:

hand mixer

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

If you like your strawberries sweetened with a little syrup slice them at least three hours before serving and sprinkle with the 2-3 tbsp of granulated sugar, cover and refrigerate until serving. This step can also be done the night before.If you prefer your strawberries unsweetened and without the juices, slice them right before you are ready to serve the shortcake. If necessary you can slice them in advance, just make sure to refrigerate them in an airtight container and try not to slice them more than a few hours before serving.Prepare the fresh whipping cream by pouring the heavy whipping cream into a medium size bowl and using a hand mixer to whip it until it begins to thicken. When it is starting to thicken, stop and add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue whipping with the hand mixer until cream become very thick. It will be able to hold stiff peaks.To serve the strawberry shortcake start by putting a slice of angel food cake on the plate. Pile on a nice amount of sliced strawberries, and top with a big dollop of fresh sweet whipping cream.

 

Step by step:


1. If you like your strawberries sweetened with a little syrup slice them at least three hours before serving and sprinkle with the 2-3 tbsp of granulated sugar, cover and refrigerate until serving. This step can also be done the night before.If you prefer your strawberries unsweetened and without the juices, slice them right before you are ready to serve the shortcake. If necessary you can slice them in advance, just make sure to refrigerate them in an airtight container and try not to slice them more than a few hours before serving.Prepare the fresh whipping cream by pouring the heavy whipping cream into a medium size bowl and using a hand mixer to whip it until it begins to thicken. When it is starting to thicken, stop and add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue whipping with the hand mixer until cream become very thick. It will be able to hold stiff peaks.To serve the strawberry shortcake start by putting a slice of angel food cake on the plate. Pile on a nice amount of sliced strawberries, and top with a big dollop of fresh sweet whipping cream.


Nutrition Information:

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299k Calories
3g Protein
17g Total Fat
33g Carbs
2% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
299k
15%

Fat
17g
27%

  Saturated Fat
10g
69%

Carbohydrates
33g
11%

  Sugar
20g
23%

Cholesterol
65mg
22%

Sodium
192mg
8%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
3g
7%

Vitamin C
26mg
33%

Vitamin A
705IU
14%

Phosphorus
119mg
12%

Manganese
0.2mg
10%

Selenium
5µg
8%

Vitamin B2
0.13mg
8%

Calcium
66mg
7%

Folate
19µg
5%

Potassium
151mg
4%

Vitamin E
0.64mg
4%

Fiber
0.98g
4%

Vitamin B1
0.05mg
4%

Magnesium
12mg
3%

Copper
0.05mg
2%

Vitamin K
2µg
2%

Vitamin D
0.33µg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.22mg
2%

Vitamin B6
0.04mg
2%

Vitamin B12
0.1µg
2%

Iron
0.28mg
2%

Zinc
0.22mg
1%

Vitamin B3
0.25mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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