Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ingredients:

Strawberries:
4-6 cups sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Shortcake: 
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

Whipped Cream: 
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Cut strawberries and combine them with the sugar and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. For the shortcake: In a medium bowl cream together the sugar and butter for 1-2 minutes with mixer. Add the egg and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
  5. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix. Pour half the milk and mix again. Then add another 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix followed by the rest of the milk. Mix in the milk and add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until batter is combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean (don’t over bake or it will be dry).
  7. Let the shortcake cool.
  8. For the whipped cream, beat the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla together until it’s thick, creamy and smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  9. Cut shortcake into squares, place the bottom half on a plate, top with a spoonful of strawberries and whipped cream. Top with the other half of shortcake and top with additional strawberries and whipped cream.