SHORTCAKE SQUARES

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"Homemade goodness abounds in this recipe from my aunt," writes Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. "And there isn't any need to shape individual cakes-just cut squares out of the pan and top them with fruit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Sweetened raspberries or fruit of your choice
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk until well blended; add to dry ingredients. Stir with a fork just until moistened. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Split each square horizontally and butter the cut sides. Top with berries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Open Imran
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These shortcake squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a nice pop of flavor.


Nirmala Sigdel
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I'm not much of a baker, but these shortcake squares were so easy to make. I was really happy with how they turned out.


King Ktk
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These shortcake squares were delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was the perfect topping. I would definitely make these again.


Asif Joiya
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These shortcake squares were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some more milk or butter to the cake batter next time.


Eli Noyola
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed these shortcake squares. The cake was so moist and fluffy, and the whipped cream was creamy and sweet. I would definitely make these again, even with a different fruit.


REA MONI
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These shortcake squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Phelin Grimwolfe
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I made these shortcake squares for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best shortcake squares he's ever had.


Robert Wanyonyi
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These shortcake squares are a great way to use up fresh strawberries. They're also really easy to make and they taste delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anas Irfan
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I've made these shortcake squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the sweet strawberries and the tangy whipped cream.


Siku___ Official
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These shortcake squares are so delicious! The cake is moist and fluffy, the strawberries are sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream is the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Anu Sanam
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I made these shortcake squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Lisa Kirkman
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These shortcake squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a nice pop of flavor.


Rudolf Sentsho
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I'm not much of a baker, but these shortcake squares were so easy to make. I was really happy with how they turned out.


Nour Eid
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These shortcake squares were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and looked really impressive.


Faheem Akhtar
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I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I really enjoyed these shortcake squares. The cake was so light and fluffy, and the whipped cream was creamy and sweet. I would definitely make these again, even with a different fruit.


Ansar Asf Spain
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My family loved these shortcake squares! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The strawberries added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Sarmila Nepila
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These shortcake squares were a delight! The cake was moist and fluffy, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was the perfect topping. I would definitely make these again.