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.

Farhan Asif
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I've made this strawberry shortcake recipe many times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Sunder lal Lala Lohanoo
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Shaggy6736
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This strawberry shortcake is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Regina Munyua
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I made this strawberry shortcake for my family and they loved it! It's now my go-to recipe for strawberry shortcake.


Autumn
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of sweetness.


Josh Heiberger
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I'm not a big fan of strawberry shortcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Meagan Villarruel
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This strawberry shortcake is a summer staple at our house. It's the perfect way to use up fresh strawberries.


Jeff MacNamara
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I love this strawberry shortcake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Kabwere Victor
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Jan m Afridi
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I've tried many strawberry shortcake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The biscuits are so fluffy and the strawberries are so sweet and juicy.


Cool it
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This strawberry shortcake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries.


Umme
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I made this strawberry shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


badiieeyy rele
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This strawberry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of sweetness.


Kiana Kitsune
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The strawberry shortcake was amazing. The biscuits were flaky and buttery, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was light and fluffy.


John Korcz
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This recipe is a keeper! The strawberry shortcake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The biscuits were light and fluffy, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was rich and creamy.


Kaipu David
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I've made this strawberry shortcake recipe many times and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eric Barajas
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This strawberry shortcake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The biscuits were delicious and the strawberries were fresh and sweet.


Fabiola Sabino
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shortcake was easy to make and the strawberries were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Spina Cera
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This strawberry shortcake is the best I've ever had! The biscuits were fluffy and light, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.