Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
 
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Fresh Strawberries piled high on soft, sweet angel food cake and topped with fresh homemade whipping cream. YUM!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 1 angel food cake mix
  • 1-2 lb fresh strawberries
  • 2-3 tbsp granulated sugar, optional
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Prepare the cake according to the box instructions and let the cake cool completely before serving.
  2. If you like your strawberries sweetened with a little syrup, slice them at least three hours before serving and sprinkle with 2-3 tbsp of granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate the strawberries until serving. This step can also be done the night before.
  3. If you prefer your strawberries unsweetened and without the juices, slice them right before you are ready to serve the shortcake. If necessary, you can slice them in advance. Just make sure to refrigerate them in an airtight container and try not to slice them more than a few hours before serving.
  4. Next, prepare the fresh whipping cream. Pour the heavy whipping cream into a medium-sized bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip it until it begins to thicken.
  5. When it starts to thicken, stop and add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Continue whipping with the hand mixer until cream becomes very thick. It will be able to hold stiff peaks.
  6. To serve the strawberry shortcake, start by putting a slice of angel food cake on the plate. Pile on a nice amount of sliced strawberries and top with a big dollop of fresh, sweet whipping cream.
  7. Yum!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/easy-strawberry-shortcake-recipe/