OLD-FASHIONED BERRY SHORTCAKE
This traditional shortcake is a classic for a reason -- just about everyone loves the play of tart, juicy berries, airy whipped cream, and layers of delicate cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans; set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour and cornstarch; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, combine eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick and holds a ribbonlike trail on the surface when you raise the whisk, about 5 minutes.
- Place reserved flour mixture on a large piece of parchment paper. Holding paper like a funnel, add flour mixture to egg mixture. With machine running on low speed, mix until just combined. In a steady stream, immediately add oil; mix until just combined. Remove bowl from mixer; detach the whisk. Using the whisk, fold mixture several times.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through baking time, until the centers spring back when you touch them with your finger, about 30 minutes.
- Immediately turn cakes out onto a wire rack; let stand until completely cool.
- Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and remaining teaspoon vanilla extract in clean mixer bowl. Scrape in vanilla seeds; reserve pod for another use. Starting on low speed and increasing to medium high, whip until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, slice cakes in half; place one layer on a serving plate. Spread one-fourth of whipped cream over the layer; arrange strawberries on top. Repeat process with remaining layers, cream, and berries. Refrigerate until serving; garnish with mint.
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Johar Mmd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of berries, but I loved this shortcake. The biscuits were so good, I could have eaten them plain.
ColDouble Z
[email protected]I added some fresh mint to the whipped cream and it gave the shortcake a really nice flavor.
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[email protected]This was my first time making a berry shortcake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the shortcake was delicious.
Joanna konstantinou
[email protected]I love this recipe! The shortcake is always a hit with my family and friends.
Shahida Engelbrecht
[email protected]This berry shortcake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.
Fateema Abdullahi
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The shortcake turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
tp bro
[email protected]I made this shortcake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The biscuits were especially delicious.
Tertia Wagner
[email protected]This shortcake was easy to make and so delicious. The biscuit were light and fluffy, and the berries were perfectly tart. I loved the addition of the whipped cream.
Ufffs Dasle
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shortcake turned out perfectly. It was so good, I ate two pieces right away! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe.
Catlover123
[email protected]This berry shortcake was an absolute delight! The biscuits were fluffy and buttery, and the berries were bursting with flavor. The whipped cream added the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again!