Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Classic strawberry shortcake is actually not a cake—it’s much simpler. (The shortcakes are actually more like biscuits!) And it lets strawberries shine during their peak season in the spring and summer.
For more strawberry delights, try Grant's Strawberry Jam Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting or this Strawberry Shortcake Ice Box Cake.
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 4 tablespoons butter, diced
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 pint strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (approximately the juice of ½ lemon)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Whipped cream, for serving
For the shortcake, preheat the oven to 375°F. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the butter and pulse 5 times. Add the sour cream and milk, and pulse 5 more times until a dough forms.
Using a spoon, spoon the batter into 6 dollops onto a parchment-lined sheet tray. Sprinkle each with a little sugar and cook for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Split the cooled cakes open and place the bottom halves into a shallow bowl. Spoon a big spoonful of berries onto each shortcake and top with some Whipped Cream. Place the top half of the cake back on.