Strawberry Shortcake For 2

Strawberry shortcakes for 2 means you are empty nesters you can have fresh shortcake whenever you want. Fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream sandwiched between a biscuit cake.

strawberry shortcake for 2

Strawberry Shortcake For 2

Strawberry shortcakes for 2 means you are empty nesters you can have fresh shortcake whenever you want. Fresh strawberries with homemade whipped cream sandwiched between a biscuit cake.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • tsp sugar-divided
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • pinch baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp table salt
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Cream

  • 8 oz strawberries
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream-chilled
  • 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 450'. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, 3/4 tsp sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Microwave cream for about 15 seconds. Stir warmed cream into dry ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Spray 1/3 cup dry measuring cup with cooking spray. Fill measuring cup with half the dough, pressing to fill the cup the cup completely, Run a butter knife around the inside of the measuring cup to release the dough. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the shortcakes. Bake until the tops are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes. While shortcakes are cooling make the strawberries and cream.

Strawberries and Cream

  • Hull and slice the strawberries and add them to a bowl with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Use a potato masher to mash 1/3 of the strawberries. Set aside and stir occasionally making sure that sugar is dissolved.
  • Whisk cream about 30 seconds and add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Continue whisking until soft peaks form about 90 seconds.
  • Split shortcakes in half and place on a plate. Add 1/2 of whipped cream to bottom of shortcake, then add half the strawberry mixture. Top with the other half of the shortcake and dust with confectioner's sugar.
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