{"id":7478,"date":"2021-07-13T03:02:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T03:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocook.recipes\/?p=7478"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:51:22","slug":"homemade-strawberry-shortcake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocook.recipes\/homemade-strawberry-shortcake-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When summer rolls around, my family loves when I bring home fresh berries to enjoy. There\u2019s only one thing that could be better than fresh strawberries though\u2026this strawberry shortcake recipe<\/strong>! It\u2019s the dessert my kids and husband love most of all. The freshness of the berries, the homemade biscuits and whipped cream all come together for a dessert to treat your family or guests to on a hot summer night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I admit it\u2026I once bought the store bought strawberry shortcake kits. But what\u2019s all that junk in them? When I started looking into it, I thought it would be best to find a wholesome way to make them. After all, they\u2019re made with fresh strawberries. Shouldn\u2019t the rest of the dessert be just as fresh too? With this traditional strawberry shortcake recipe, it\u2019s all about the freshness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the ingredients for Strawberry Shortcake?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Strawberries<\/strong> \u2013 Well, that\u2019s obvious! The most important of all the strawberry shortcake ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Whipped cream<\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019ll make it from scratch with vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream, and sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Biscuits<\/strong> \u2013 The strawberry shortcake cake is made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, unsalted butter, buttermilk, heavy whipping cream, a pinch of sea salt, and sparkling sugar for sprinkling the finishing touch!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Don\u2019t be intimidated by the biscuits! Trust me, you want to make them yourself and these come out so good everyone will be wowed. It\u2019s not something you likely have time for on a weeknight but on the weekend, grab the kids and let them help you put this satisfying and fresh dessert on the table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How do you Make Strawberry Shortcake from Scratch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Making a strawberry shortcake recipe from scratch all starts with getting the strawberries ready. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Combine them with sugar, cover, and refrigerate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Then make your biscuits with your food processor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and pulse briefly. Then add the cubes of butter and pulse until there are large crumbs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Next, add this to your large bowl and add buttermilk, folding it in. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The dough should now look shaggy where you can roll it out on a floured surface. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Flatten it and fold it (see the full steps with photos below) and then use a glass or biscuit cutter to cut out 12 biscuits. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Brush them with the heavy whipping cream and sprinkle with the sugar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Then bake them at 375 for about 20 minutes until golden. Let them cool, then make your whipped cream. Slice the biscuits and layer them with the strawberries and cream, then serve!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Strawberry Shortcake Every Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Be precise with measurements<\/strong>. While strawberry shortcake is a great one to start with for those new to the kitchen since the dough is more forgiving, you still need to get your measurements right to get the best results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Don\u2019t overmix!<\/strong> When you knead the dough needlessly, it will ruin the texture of your biscuits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stick by the oven<\/strong>. It\u2019s a max of 20 minutes for your biscuits to get golden. Keep an eye on them so you don\u2019t wind up with burnt biscuits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        What is the difference between cake and shortcake?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Shortcake is really just a biscuit made sweeter. Cake is ultra-rich and has the distinction of containing eggs and being topped with icing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What is the difference between shortcake and biscuits?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Shortcake is very similar to biscuits, but the difference is that shortcake has a sweeter taste that makes it perfect as a dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What is the difference between strawberry cake and strawberry shortcake?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Strawberry cake tends to be layered and large. It also has the strawberries cooked into it whereas strawberry shortcake layers the uncooked berries with cream between cooked layers of shortcake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What is the difference between shortcake and shortbread?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Shortbread is a type of cookie that is rich with a buttery taste while shortcake is a biscuit with a sweet flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What makes a cake a shortcake?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        To be a shortcake, this biscuit must be sweet and short. It has a crumbly texture but is less dense and crunchier than regular cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Can strawberry shortcake be made in advance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        You can prepare the strawberries, the shortcake, and the whipped cream about 4 hours prior to when you plan to serve it however, you should not assemble it until you\u2019re just about to serve it. Trying to get ahead of the game this way will result in a soggy dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How do you keep strawberry shortcakes from getting soggy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The key to keeping your strawberry shortcake from getting soggy is not to assemble it together until you\u2019re ready to serve it. You can prep all items separately earlier in the day and then make your layers right after you clear your main course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What goes well with Strawberry Shortcake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Strawberry shortcake is the perfect finish to a summery meal. Think steaks on the grill or even roasted chicken. It\u2019s bright and cheery, and while the biscuits lend some substance, the berries and cream keep things light. As such, adults may find that a little Moscato is a great pairing for this dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        How to Store Strawberry Shortcake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The components of strawberry shortcake need to be stored separately in your fridge. Leaving them together will result in the biscuits soaking up all the cream and the berries staining the biscuits. It just won\u2019t be the same so only assemble as many strawberry shortcake servings as you need at the time and store the ingredients separately from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How Long Does Strawberry Shortcake Last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        When stored with ingredients separated, strawberry shortcake will be good for about 2 to 3 days in your fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Can You Freeze Strawberry Shortcake?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        Yes, BUT! It can only be the biscuits that you freeze. Don\u2019t freeze the berries or the cream. When you freeze the biscuits, you can use them for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to Reheat Strawberry Shortcake?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019ve frozen the biscuits, let them thaw in your fridge overnight. You can warm them up in the oven if you\u2019d like at 350F for about 5 minutes or stack your strawberries and cream on a room temperature biscuit as you see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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