Name: Strawberry Shortcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mennonite
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp. vanilla

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Homemade Strawberry Shortcake is super easy to make from scratch to serve with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It’s so simple, yet feels like such a special treat every year in strawberry season!

shortcake, strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate

Homemade Shortcake – Perfectly Paired with Fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream

Fresh, vibrant strawberries. The bursting natural sweetness of ripe strawberries adds a fresh and juicy contrast to the soft cake and airy whipped cream.

Fluffy shortcake. This shortcake is tender and moist without being heavy, which lets the strawberries really shine. Unlike the shortcake biscuits you’ll find online, this is more like a cake.

Easy to make and personalize. You can dress it up with homemade whipped cream or keep things simple with store-bought Cool-Whip. If strawberries aren’t in season, this recipe also works beautifully with other fresh berries or fruits any time of year.

Strawberry shortcake is one of those nostalgic desserts that just has to be made every single year during strawberry season! And I really only make it with in-season strawberries that are locally grown, not with store-bought ones. Some folks prefer to drench their strawberries and shortcake in milk while others, like me, think it’s perfect with a heap of whipped cream.

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Shortcake Ingredients:

Butter – room temperature salted butter
Sugar – white granulated sugar
Egg
Flour – all purpose flour
Salt
Baking powder
Milk
Vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries

Whipped cream – either whipped topping such as Cool Whip or you can make your own with heavy cream!

Supplies we used:

Electric mixer – Kitchenaid stand mixer or hand mixer would work fine too!
A spatula or two
Measuring cups and spoons
Baking dish – a 9×9 baking dish (8×8 or something similar to an 8-inch cake pan works too, but the bake time may vary a little!) I literally used a 9″ pie pan today, since my square glass baking dish was in use already.
Cutting board and paring knife – to cap (and dice, if you’d like) the strawberries

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How to make Homemade Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Using a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, egg and sugar for a few minutes.

Add the flour, salt, baking powder, milk and vanilla and mix.

Grease a 9×9 pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray, spread the shortcake mixture inside and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the edges are turning golden brown.

Serve with diced fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!

Storage

Since I don’t make one large strawberry shortcake dessert, I store the shortcake, strawberries and whipped cream each in a separate airtight container for 3-5 days.

Tips, Tricks & Notes

Don’t overmix your batter. When making the shortcake batter, mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender. Overmixing can develop gluten and make the cake tough—something we definitely want to avoid here.

Option: macerate the strawberries. Let sliced strawberries soak in a little sugar and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before assembling. This draws out their juices and enhances their natural sweetness, creating a delightful syrupy topping for your shortcake.

Recipe Variations

Make it with fresh-milled flour! Use one cup (130 grams) of fresh milled whole wheat flour (I like to use soft white wheat for cake) instead of all-purpose white flour from the store.
Use mixed berries: swap strawberries for a mix of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries for a more colorful berry medley.
Add a citrus zest: incorporate lemon or orange zest into the cake batter or whipped cream for a bright, zesty twist.
Try coconut whipped cream: for a dairy-free option, use coconut whipped cream.
Chocolate drizzle: add a thin drizzle of melted dark chocolate over the top just for fun!

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1 9" pan

Strawberry Shortcake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Homemade strawberry shortcake is delicious served with garden fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. It's one of those nostalgic recipes that simply needs to be made every year in strawberry season!

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Using a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, egg and sugar for a few minutes.
Add the flour, salt, baking powder, milk and vanilla and mix.
Grease a 9x9 pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray, spread the shortcake mixture inside and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Serve with diced fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Store the shortcake, strawberries and whipped cream each in a separate airtight container for 3-5 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 196mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 3g

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.