ALMOND SHORTCAKE WITH TRIPLE-BERRY SAUCE

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Here's a shortcake that's super easy. The batter is just spread and baked in a 13x9-inch pan. The fruit is drenched in a sweet sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
4 to 6 drops red food color, if desired
4 cups sliced strawberries
1 1/3 cups raspberries
1 1/3 cups blueberries
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix 3/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in water and food color. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Stir in berries. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, the baking powder and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk, almond extract and eggs just until blended. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and the almonds.
  • Bake shortcake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve with Triple-Berry Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

SAGOR SHIKDER
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shortcake turned out dry. The berry sauce was good, though.


Waqas Sanwal
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This is my favorite almond shortcake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


rashid khan 786
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I've made this shortcake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


mpho masoma
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect dessert for summer parties.


Saintsoir Felissaint
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This recipe is a keeper! The shortcake is light and fluffy, and the berry sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaiah Ngetich
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I made this shortcake for my family and they all loved it. The almond flavor is subtle, but it really shines through. The berry sauce is also very good.


Bubreezy claimais
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This is the best almond shortcake recipe I've ever tried! The shortcake is so moist and flavorful, and the berry sauce is the perfect topping.


Bubba Albarado
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I'm not a fan of almonds, but I still enjoyed this shortcake. The berry sauce is really good.


Md raj rafi Khan
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I made this shortcake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I sold out of all my slices.


Autumn Child
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This is one of my go-to recipes for summer parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The shortcake is light and fluffy, and the berry sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


King Daniel
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the shortcake turned out great! The berry sauce was a bit too tart for my taste, but that's just personal preference.


Nadeem Abbas
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This shortcake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the almond flavor and the berry sauce was a perfect accompaniment. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive.


michael may
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Loved the recipe! The almond flavor really shines through in the shortcake, and the berry sauce is a great way to add some sweetness and tartness. Will definitely make it again.


Jamaica Jamaica
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shortcake was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


bitebo hamis
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I just finished making this almond shortcake with triple berry sauce, and it is absolutely delicious! The shortcake is light and fluffy, and the sauce is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again soon.