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Strawberry Shortcake Squares

Deliciously light and fluffy strawberry shortcake squares, perfect for a summer dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortcake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
For the Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for sweetening cream

Method
 

Prepare the Shortcake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
  3. Add softened butter, egg, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine sliced strawberries and set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Once the shortcake is cool, cut it into squares.
  4. Top each square with sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can drizzle some strawberry syrup over the top before serving.

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