Old-fashioned Strawberry Shortcake - Super King Markets

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

An oldie but a goodie! Try this old fashioned, made from scratch strawberry shortcake recipe. The cake consistency is a nice fluffy biscuit with a tender crumb that soaks up the strawberry juice.

Recipe Summary

Prep:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Additional Times:
10 minutes

Total:
40 minutes

Servings:
8 Servings (one 8-inch cake)

Ingredients for the Perfect Strawberry Shortcake

• 1 quart strawberries, sliced

• 1 cup white sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons white sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ⅓ cup vegetable shortening

• 1 ½ cups milk

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

• 1 cup whipped cream

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1
In a bowl mix the strawberries and 1 cup sugar. Allow to stand and stir occasionally to help the juice form.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round baking pan.

Step 3
In a bowl combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir milk into crumb mixture until just blended; pour into prepared baking pan.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20-30 minutes; cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing shortcake.

Step 5
Split shortcake into two layers; spread bottom layer with 2 tablespoons softened butter and top with strawberries and juice. Place top layer over strawberries. Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Visit Super King Markets to find the freshest strawberries, baking essentials, and everything you need for this classic dessert. Quality ingredients make all the difference in this nostalgic recipe!