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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Strawberry Shortcake

Yield: 8 pieces.






Ingredients

Shortening, room temperature                 2/3C
Vanilla extract                                         1 t
White sugar                                            3/4 C
Eggs, room temperature                           2
Milk                                                       3/4 C
Pastry flour, sifted                                    2 C
Baking powder                                       1T
Salt                                                         1/2 t
Whipping cream                                      150 ml


Method:

1) Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
2) Grease bottom of pans, and place greased wax paper in the bottom.
3) Using beater, cream shortening and vanilla well until light and fluffy.
4) Add 2 table spoons of sugar each time gradually into shortening mixture, until sugar is finished, beat well after each addition.
5) Measure flour, baking powder, salt in a bowl, stir well.
6) Beat in egg one at a time into flour mixture.
7)Add 1/3 of flour to shortening mixture, mix well. Add 1/2 of milk, mix well. Add another 1/3 of flour, mix well. Mix the rest milk and flour alternately using the same method.
8) Pour mixture in pan evenly.
9) Bake approximately 30 mins or until golden brown.
10) Let cool for 10 mins in rack. Cut cake horizontally in three or two layers.

Whipping cream
1) Cool bowls, whisker, spoon, or any other utensils in freezer for at least 5 mins before using.
2) Pour whipping cream in a large bowl (keep in mind that whipped cream will double of its size)
3) Beat with beater or whisker until it stiffs enough to hold its shape.

Spread whipped cream on layers, decorate with sliced fruits and chocolate chips.


Enjoy!