Fresh Strawberry Shortcake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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When time is short, use split biscuits, cubed angel food cake or waffles for a speedy version of strawberry shortcake. Ingredients:
1 qt. strawberries, hulled and sliced |
1 cup sugar, divided |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup milk |
2 eggs, seperated |
2 cups sweetened whipped cream |
Directions:
1. Gently toss together strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar; chill.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Combine milk and egg yolks; mix well. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Divide dough in half; pat into two greased 9 round cake pans.
3. In a small bowl, beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; spread over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 300° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Cool completely.
4. Place one cake layer on a large serving plate; spread with half the whipped cream. Spoon half the strawberries over cream. Repeat layers. Garnish with mint, if desired.
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