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Strawberry Shortcake Dessert
Tender, buttery pound cake topped with fresh, juicy strawberries and luscious homemade whipped cream. Lovely enough to serve guests, and easy to transport to a potluck or gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Perfect Pound Cake
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1-2 Tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or other extract such as Fiori di Sicilia
Instructions
- Prepare the Perfect Pound Cake recipe and let cool completely.
- Clean strawberries, remove the tops, and slice. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Pour whipping cream into a cold mixing bowl. Begin mixing on low speed. If using a stand mixer, it helps to drape a tea towel over the mixer to prevent splattering. As the cream starts to thicken, gradually increase the speed. Add 1 tbsp powdered sugar and beat. Add the vanilla extract and continue to beat, gradually increasing the speed as you go. Taste as you go and add more sugar if needed.
- Beat until medium peaks form when you lift the beater. The whipped cream should have some body and not be too liquidy. If you over-beat, the cream will curdle and you'll be halfway to butter. Do not walk away! It only take a few seconds to overdo it.
- To serve, place a slice of pound cake on the plate. Top with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
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