STRAWBERRY BUTTERMILK SKILLET SHORTCAKE

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This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my grandma making it. We still carry on the family tradition by making this old-fashioned recipe each summer. -Claudia Lamascolo, Melbourne, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
STREUSEL TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. , For streusel topping, in a small bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and allspice; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Top with strawberries. Bake until center is puffed and edges are golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

wajid mehmood
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The biscuits were delicious, and the strawberry topping was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.


Balhoraja4 Balhoraja4
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I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but this recipe changed my mind! The biscuits were so fluffy and moist, and the strawberry topping was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Business Technology Info
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This was my first time making a skillet shortcake, and it turned out great! The biscuits were easy to make and the strawberry topping was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Faisal Shikh
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This recipe is a keeper! The biscuits were so light and fluffy, and the strawberry topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Zohra Zaman
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I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The biscuits were especially delicious, and the strawberry sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Sagar Nepali
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This shortcake was absolutely delicious! The biscuits were fluffy and tender, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Sherie Coleman
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The biscuits were delicious, and the strawberry topping was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.


Melani Talvik
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I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but this recipe changed my mind! The biscuits were so fluffy and moist, and the strawberry topping was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Ella Barrett
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This was my first time making a skillet shortcake, and it turned out great! The biscuits were easy to make and the strawberry topping was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Indra Sadashankar
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This recipe is a keeper! The biscuits were so light and fluffy, and the strawberry topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


sylvia mccutchen
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I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The biscuits were especially delicious, and the strawberry sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Bachu Bkl
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This shortcake was absolutely delicious! The biscuits were fluffy and tender, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Em Rofik Ahmed
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This recipe was a little more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The biscuits were delicious, and the strawberry topping was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dessert.


Raphael Takch
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I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but this recipe changed my mind! The biscuits were so fluffy and moist, and the strawberry topping was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Rita Dapaah
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This was my first time making a skillet shortcake, and it turned out great! The biscuits were easy to make and the strawberry topping was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rochelle Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! The biscuits were so light and fluffy, and the strawberry topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Akalemwa lihongo
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I made this shortcake for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The biscuits were especially delicious, and the strawberry sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious


Andi Jackson
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This strawberry buttermilk skillet shortcake was a hit with my family! The biscuits were fluffy and tender, the strawberries were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.