OLD-FASHIONED BERRY SHORTCAKE
This traditional shortcake is a classic for a reason -- just about everyone loves the play of tart, juicy berries, airy whipped cream, and layers of delicate cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour and cornstarch; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, combine eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick and holds a ribbonlike trail on the surface when you raise the whisk, about 5 minutes.
- Place reserved flour mixture on a large piece of parchment paper. Holding paper like a funnel, add flour mixture to egg mixture. With machine running on low speed, mix until just combined. In a steady stream, immediately add oil; mix until just combined. Remove bowl from mixer; detach the whisk. Using the whisk, fold mixture several times.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through baking time, until the centers spring back when you touch them with your finger, about 30 minutes.
- Immediately turn cakes out onto a wire rack; let stand until completely cool.
- Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and remaining teaspoon vanilla extract in clean mixer bowl. Scrape in vanilla seeds; reserve pod for another use. Starting on low speed and increasing to medium high, whip until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, slice cakes in half; place one layer on a serving plate. Spread one-fourth of whipped cream over the layer; arrange strawberries on top. Repeat process with remaining layers, cream, and berries. Refrigerate until serving; garnish with mint.
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Ndulue Ik
[email protected]This shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.
Awwal Qusmaan
[email protected]I've been making this shortcake for years and it's always a family favorite.
Maureen Nkhuwa
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for berry shortcake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Saeeda Mughal
[email protected]I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about it.
Lukas Laramee
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover berries.
Tammie Macias-Casarez
[email protected]I'm not a fan of berries, but I still enjoyed this shortcake. The biscuits were amazing!
Wisdom Princes
[email protected]I thought the shortcake was a bit too sweet, but my kids loved it.
Kelvin Daniel
[email protected]The biscuits were a little dry for my taste, but the berries and whipped cream made up for it.
Vusumuzi Tshabalala
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.
Clara Zimbanko
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.
Monjee Monica
[email protected]I made this shortcake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the classic combination of berries and biscuits.
Md Anowar Hossen
[email protected]This berry shortcake was a delightful treat! The biscuits were fluffy and light, and the berries were perfectly sweet and tart. The whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch.