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strawberry shortcake

Shortcake with Orange Zested Strawberries

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shortcake with oranged zested strawberries, strawberry shortcake
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • Sponge Shortcake-
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup hot milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Strawberries-
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • Zest from one orange
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • Sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare cake- Beat the eggs using an electric mixer on high speed, until lemon colored about 3 minutes. Gradually add the sugar beating on medium speed for 5 additional minutes. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the egg mixture, using a spatula fold in by hand.Heat the milk until hot, but do not bring to a boil, add the butter. Stir the milk mixture into the batter, add the vanilla and mix until well blended. Pour into a greased and floured 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking pan. Place in a oven that has been preheated to 350 degree F. Bake for 23 to 27 minutes or until the cake is a golden brown and bounces bake when center is touched. Cool completely.
  • Strawberries- Wash strawberries. Slice strawberries and place in a bowl. Add the zest from one orange and 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice, mix. Add sugar to taste. Cover and place in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  • To assemble- Cut piece of cake in half, place the bottom piece of cake on plate, top with orange zested strawberries, and place the other piece of cake on top. Top with additional berries and then sweetened whipped cream. Serve

Notes

Sponge shortcake - Source: Better Homes and Gardens