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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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An 8-inch square steamed shortcake is layered with strawberries and sweetened whipped cream. Use your favorite liqueur in the whipped cream. Ingredients:
3 eggs |
1 cup white sugar |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon milk |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1 cup heavy cream |
2 tablespoons white sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon coffee flavored liqueur |
2 pints fresh strawberries, halved |
Directions:
1. Butter and flour an 8x8 inch baking dish and line bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with 1 cup sugar until foamy. Fold in flour. Stir in milk and butter. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Place pan on a rack in a hot steamer. Steam over high heat 25 to 30 minutes, until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Invert on wire rack to cool completely.
4. Whip cream with 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla and liqueur.
5. Slice cooled cake into three layers. Layer with whipped cream and strawberries. Serve at once.
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