Best 10 Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Updated Recipes

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Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert that brings back memories of picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. The traditional recipe consists of a sweet, buttery biscuit topped with juicy strawberries and whipped cream. While this classic version is still a favorite, there are many modern twists on the recipe that add new flavors and textures. From using different types of berries to adding unique fillings and toppings, there are countless ways to update and modernize this classic dessert. Whether you prefer a simple and rustic shortcake or something more elaborate and decadent, there's a recipe out there to suit every taste.

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GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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When my grandma served this shortcake, she usually topped it with homemade vanilla ice cream. -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
SHORTCAKE:
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries with sugar and vanilla; mash slightly. Let stand at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally., Preheat oven to 400°. For shortcakes, whisk together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir just until combined (do not overmix). Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons heavy cream; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden, 18-20 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For topping, beat heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. To serve, cut shortcakes in half; top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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I grew up on a dairy farm, so we always had plenty of butter and cream for the luscious strawberry shortcake my mother fixed.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup cream
Butter
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Combine strawberries and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. In another bowl, beat egg; add cream. Add to crumb mixture, stirring only until moist. Pat into a greased 8-in. square or round baking pan. , Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. , Just before serving, split cake in two. butter bottom layer; spoon half of the berries over butter. Replace second layer and spoon remaining berries on top. Cut into individual servings; top each with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD- FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter (11 tablespoons), cold and cut into small pieces
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 pints fresh strawberries
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease the bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Add the cold butter and cut in with 2 knives or a pastry blender to coarse-crumb consistency.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk until fully combined. Gradually stir the egg and milk mixture into the flour mixture. Knead the dough for no more than a minute on a lightly floured board. Pat half the dough into each cake pan. Brush the surfaces with the melted butter. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Turn the shortcake layers out onto cooling racks.
  • While the layers are cooling, wash the strawberries and remove the hulls. Reserve a few berries for garnish. Cut the large berries in half and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Let stand for about 30 minutes.
  • Spoon half of the berries with their juice over one shortcake layer. Place the second layer on top and spoon the remaining berries and juice over it. Top with whipped cream.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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An old-fashioned, tender shortcake with two layers of strawberries topped with whipped cream.

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pints fresh strawberries
½ cup white sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
1 egg
⅔ cup milk
2 cups whipped heavy cream

Steps:

  • Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
  • Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 65.8 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 347 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE OLD FASHIONED STYLE!



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Can't be summer without this strawberry treat! Tip: the berries with be juicier if sprinkled with sugar and left to sit for one hour before layering on the shortcake. Use a strawberry glaze also if desired!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 -7 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups chilled whipping cream
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 1/4 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Wash and hull the strawberries; drain.
  • Place the berries in a large bowl, and sprinkle with sugar, cover and refrigerate (1 hour preferably).
  • Prepare the shortcake.
  • Set oven to 375°F.
  • Grease 2 large baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar (if you prefer your shortcake less sweet, just use 1/2 cup sugar), baking powder and salt.
  • With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the cold butter until particles are the size of small peas.
  • Stir in egg, milk and extract (if using); mix ONLY to combine (same method as for making biscuits).
  • On a lightly floured surface, gather up 1/2 cup dough per biscuit.
  • Pat dough into 8 (4-inch) rounds.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown; cool slightly (can fill with the whipped cream and strawberries when cake is still warm (it is actually the best this way!).
  • In a bowl, beat the whipping cream (can use more than the 3 cups of whipping cream if desired, just increase the sugar a little) with 4 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • To serve, split the baked shortcakes into halves.
  • Ladle strawberries in the middle and on top of the shortcake.
  • Top with whipped cream.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.3, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 190, Sodium 507.1, Carbohydrate 82.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 27.5, Protein 11

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart strawberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups self rising cake flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 stick unsalted butter
2/3 to 3/4 cup buttermilk, milk or heavy cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons soft butter

Steps:

  • Place the berries in a colander and quickly rinse them under running cold water. Pour them on a pan or tray lined with several thicknesses of paper towel to drain for 5 minutes. Hull the strawberries with the point of a stainless steel paring knife, then slice them into a bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and lemon juice, then set aside, covered at room temperature for an hour or two.
  • Whip the cream (add a couple of tablespoons of sugar, if you like) until it holds a soft peak, cover and refrigerate.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and set rack in the middle level.
  • In a food processor combine the self-rising flour and sugar and pulse to mix. Add the butter, cut into 8 to 10 pieces, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and make a well in the center. With a fork stir in the buttermilk, being careful not to over work the dough. Let the dough stand for a minute or 2 to let the flours absorb the liquid. Flour the work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Fold the dough over on itself 2 or 3 times, until it is smooth and less sticky.
  • For a large shortcake, pat the dough into a 9-inch disk on parchment-lined cookie sheet. For individual shortcakes, pat the dough into a 6 by 12-inch rectangle and cut into 8 (3-inch) biscuits with a sharp, floured round cutter. Transfer to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Paint the tops with the buttermilk and sprinkle with the sugar. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until well risen and golden brown. Check the center of the large shortcake with a toothpick to make sure it has baked through. If the pick emerges with dough clinging to it, lower temperature to 350 degrees and bake another 5 minutes.
  • Slide the large shortcake onto a platter immediately after it is baked. Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice through the middle, making two layers. Slide the edge of a cookie sheet between the two layers and lift the top layer off. Butter the bottom layer and pour on all but 1/2 cup of the berries.
  • Slide the top back on and pour the remaining berries on the top. Split the small shortcakes in the same way and place the bottoms on individual dessert plates. Butter them and top with about 1/3 cup berry mixture. Replace tops and pour a tablespoon or so on the top. Serve immediately, passing the cream in a bowl for the guests to help themselves.

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake image

Old fashioned, made from scratch strawberry shortcake.

Provided by MALIA2

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart strawberries, sliced
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup vegetable shortening
1 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • Mix strawberries and 1 cup sugar in a bowl and allow to stand while you complete remaining steps. Stir occasionally to help juice form.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.
  • Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into crumb mixture until just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes; cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing shortcake.
  • Split shortcake into two layers; spread bottom layer with 2 tablespoons softened butter and top with strawberries and juice. Place top layer over strawberries. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 523.9 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED SHORTCAKE



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This is a fabulous old-fashioned recipe given to me by a friend. It was her mother's recipe and it is the best shortcake. It sops up all the juice and the touch of nutmeg sends it over the top. My very favorite recipe for strawberry shortcake!

Provided by Jennifer Kuchnicki Merzlicker

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Shortcake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
½ cup butter
1 egg
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk in another bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just blended. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 483.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE WITH SWEETENED FLAVOURED WHIPPED CREAM



Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake with Sweetened Flavoured Whipped Cream image

This is the way my Mom used to make Strawberry shortcake, and I still do. Historically, strawberry shortcake was served when the wild strawberries ripened in the meadows. The shortcake was a rich biscuit dough baked in a round cake pan. This recipe was taken from Mrs. George Treadway's handwritten recipe book, dated 1898 and is now part of the historic collection in the museum at High River, Alberta.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk
4 cups strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 pint whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt together.
  • Work in fat with your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in milk gradually.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured board.
  • Divide into 2 parts and roll each part to fit a round cake pan.
  • Place first layer into lightly greased cake tin.
  • Brush the dough with melted butter, then place second layer over top.
  • Bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Reserve approximately 12 choice berries for the top.
  • Mash the remaining berries slightly, stir in sugar and place sweetened berries beween layers.
  • Cover the top layer with sweetened flavoured whipped cream and garnish with whole berries.
  • Note: The biscuit dough may be rolled and cut into round shapes as for tea biscuits, then split into halves for strawberry or peach shortcake.
  • Sweetened flavoured whipped cream: Beat the cream until thick.
  • Fold in sugar and vanilla.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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To prevent the baked biscuits from crumbling when you cut them, wait until they are cool, and use a serrated bread knife to slice them in half very gently. Once sliced, fill them with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream for a classic take on this old-fashioned dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 pounds (6 cups) strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and quartered
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons cold (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 cups heavy cream
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss strawberries with 3/4 cup sugar; let sit to bring out their juices.
  • In a food processor, pulse flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, and the salt until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal but with some pea-size bits of butter remaining, 10 to 12 times. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup cream and the eggs; pour over flour mixture, and pulse until some large clumps begin to form, 25 to 30 times.
  • Using a half-cup measuring cup, gently pack dough, invert, and then tap out onto a baking sheet. Repeat to form 8 biscuits. Bake until lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat remaining 1 1/2 cups cream and 2 tablespoons sugar with the vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Slice biscuits in half horizontally. Spoon strawberries and their liquid over bottom halves. Spoon whipped cream on strawberries, and replace top halves of biscuits.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe strawberries that are in season. You can also use frozen strawberries, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the biscuits light and fluffy, be sure to use cold butter and buttermilk. You can also use shortening instead of butter, but the biscuits will not be as tender.
  • If you don't have a biscuit cutter, you can use a glass or a cup to cut out the biscuits. Just be sure to dip the cutter in flour before each use to prevent the dough from sticking.
  • Bake the biscuits in a hot oven until they are golden brown. This will help to ensure that they are cooked all the way through.
  • To make the whipped cream, be sure to use heavy cream that is at least 35% fat. This will help the whipped cream to hold its shape.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner cut off to pipe the whipped cream onto the shortcake.
  • Serve the shortcake immediately after assembling it. This will help to prevent the biscuits from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Strawberry Shortcake is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and beautiful dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

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