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Double Fruit Shortcake
Double Fruit Shortcake is a delightful, old-fashioned dessert combining a tender biscuit-like cake with layers of fresh strawberries and tropical fruit like crushed pineapple or banana. This nostalgic treat offers a perfect balance between buttery shortcake and juicy, sweet-tart fruit, all topped with clouds of whipped cream. A classic for spring and summer gatherings, it’s both simple to make and bursting with flavor and charm.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling & Assembly 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 377 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 3 cups strawberries (sliced)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple ( or sliced banana)
  • 1 cup sugar (for fruit)
  • whipped cream (for decoration)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  • In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add beaten egg and milk. Mix until soft dough is formed.

Step 2: Bake the Shortcake

  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  • Divide dough into 2 equal parts and shape into layers.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 3: Prepare the Fruit

  • Mix sliced strawberries and crushed pineapple or banana with ½ cup sugar.
  • Let sit while shortcake cools to allow juices to develop.

Step 4: Assemble the Shortcake

  • Place one cake layer on serving plate.
  • Spoon half of the fruit mixture over it.
  • Add second layer and top with remaining fruit.
  • Decorate with whipped cream.

Tips

  • Use very cold shortening to ensure a tender, flaky shortcake texture
  • Substitute butter for shortening for a richer flavor
  • Macerate strawberries with sugar for 30 minutes for extra juice
  • Try peaches or raspberries in place of pineapple
  • Add a splash of vanilla to the whipped cream
  • Bake the shortcake in a round cake pan instead of layers if preferred
  • Serve slightly warm for a classic presentation
  • Reduce sugar slightly if fruit is very sweet
  • Add lemon zest to the dough for brightness

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 2mg
Keyword fruit shortcake, layered cake, old-fashioned baking, summer dessert, vintage dessert, whipped cream dessert
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