Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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Strawberry Shortcakes 

Strawberry Shortcake is a classic American dessert welcoming Spring. Quick baked shortcakes, layered with whipped strawberry cream and fresh strawberries. 

Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

Farm Fresh Strawberries – The Fruit That Rings In Spring

When the earth has been frozen and asleep for winter, strawberries seem the first announcement of the lazy days of summer to come.

I live just outside the nations capital, tucked inside farm and horse country. Just up the road from me is my favorite strawberry patch. During the long naked months of winter, these strawberry patches are covered and left to rest. 

Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Farm

When the black tarps are removed from the strawberry plants, I know spring is soon on its way.

I look forward to filling my basket with as many strawberries as I am able to pick for the multitudes of recipes I have created that showcase their ruby red and juicy beauty. 

Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry Patch Gifts

Shortcakes Biscuits And Poundcake 

Shortcakes are simply a cross between a biscuit and a poundcake. In my house though, that could become confusing. With a British hubby calling crackers and cookies biscuits (eye roll), the man had no other name for my shortcakes! 

I often see a poundcake, layered with strawberries and cream called a strawberry shortcake in a restaurant, so I decided to concoct my own version of a strawberry shortcake dessert simply by combining my two favorite recipes for a simple pound cake and my yummy biscuits. Tada! The perfect shortcake!

Best Strawberry Shortcake EVER!

Want to know what makes my strawberry shortcake the Best, besides beautiful strawberries I would have just picked or shortcakes that are made with mascarpone?

The strawberry whipped cream I put between the layers! Yep! I macerate small slices of strawberries with a little sugar, sometimes a drizzle of rum, puree after they sit for 10 minutes then when I whip my cream, I fold that juicy mixture into the whipped cream and that is what goes between the layers of my shortcake and strawberries! Brilliant!! (I know 🙂

Individual Strawberry Shortcake

If you have made other cakes or pies of mine, you will know I am crazy about using Mason Jar Lids to bake in for my individual portions of sweet or savory delights.

These lids, when the center piece is inverted so the rubber edge is pressed against the rim, become a removable bottom baking tin so that individual portions can easily be served.

Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
Mason Jar Lids As Tart or Cake Pans

Once I whisk up the cake batter for the shortcakes I will bake small amounts in the mason jar lids therefore providing the perfect size for stacking or layering.

If I want a taller shortcake, then I simply use my mini spring-form pans and cut the shortcakes horizontally allowing for many layers to stuff with strawberries and strawberry cream.

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Shortcakes

Party Size Strawberry Shortcakes

While I prefer individual size strawberry shortcakes, there are times when you just want a decadent centerpiece; big ole stacked strawberry shortcake in the center of the table.

My shortcake recipe is perfect for baking in a large springform pan, then slicing into layers once it has cooled and stack that beauty a foot high, if you want!

Ingredients Needed

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Mascarpone
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Extract of your choice
  • Strawberries
  • Whipping cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Rum – optional

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Removable bottom tart pans or cake pan
  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
Farm Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

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Course: Cakes, Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • Butter – 2 sticks room temp (16 oz.)
  • Sugar – 1 cup
  • Eggs – 4
  • Mascarpone – 1 cup (cream cheese or sour cream)
  • Flour – 2 1/2 cups
  • Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Baking Powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Extract – 1 teaspoon – your choice in flavor
  • Strawberry Cream
  • Pureed Strawberries – 1/2 cup (6 strawberries, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, splash of rum, mix, wait 10 minutes then puree)
  • Whipping cream – 1 1/2 cups
  • Strawberries – enough to layer the center and top of each cake or cakes
  • Powdered sugar – 1/4 cup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 – Butter baking tins
  • In a large bowl, mix the softened butter with the sugar until it looks light and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time and whisk. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients, adding a dollop of mascarpone as you mix. Stir in flavoring. Transfer batter to the prepared baking tin/tins.
  • Bake until tester comes out clean, 30 – 45 minutes, depending on the size of the pan/pans. When cake is completely cool, slice in half horizontally.
  • Strawberry Cream Preparation
  • Whip the cream and fold in the pureed strawberry mix.
  • Spread strawberry cream on one layer of cake. Place strawberries. Add the top layer of the cake, add more strawberry cream and add more strawberries.
  • dust of powdered sugar across the tops and they are beautifully ready to serve!

Notes

  • For a more impressive presentation, the strawberry cream can be piped onto both layers. 
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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    My Muffin Madness

     

    In my family, I’ve always been known as the ‘Muffin Queen’. Out of necessity, I created muffins for breakfast, lunch, on the go snacks, sometimes dinner and a sweet yet healthyish treat for dessert!

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