SHORTCAKE SQUARES

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"Homemade goodness abounds in this recipe from my aunt," writes Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota. "And there isn't any need to shape individual cakes-just cut squares out of the pan and top them with fruit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Sweetened raspberries or fruit of your choice
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk until well blended; add to dry ingredients. Stir with a fork just until moistened. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Split each square horizontally and butter the cut sides. Top with berries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Chandra Kala
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These shortcake squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the berries make them so flavorful.


Mitchell Sibuyi
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I've made these shortcake squares for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Ri Doy
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These shortcake squares are the perfect dessert for a crowd. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Fateme
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I'm not a fan of shortcake, but these squares were surprisingly good. The biscuit layer was flaky and the berries were perfectly tart.


Fahad Prodan
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These shortcake squares are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


NTDCBRM SALES
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These shortcake squares are so versatile. I've made them with different berries and even added a scoop of ice cream on top.


Stanley A Wilson
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I love that these shortcake squares can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Xolani Maphanga
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These shortcake squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the berries add a delicious pop of flavor.


Shnawar Toor
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I'm not much of a baker, but these shortcake squares were so easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


Ebrahym Ramden
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These shortcake squares were really easy to make, but they didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The biscuits were a little dry.


José Manuel Gutiérrez Sánchez
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I made these shortcake squares for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them!


Tanjiman Islam
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These shortcake squares were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


md Sakir
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These shortcake squares are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen berries.


Kate Lebogang
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I've made these shortcake squares several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect summer dessert.


Ashi Ashar
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These shortcake squares were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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