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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Lemon-Berry Shortcake...

Lemon-Berry Shortcake!
"Summertime classic."
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup butter,melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 cups sliced strawberries
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced. ( raspberries and blueberries work well too)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups whipping cream
Directions:
1. In a large bowl; combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, butter, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in strawberries. Pour into a greased and floured 9inch round baking pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10minutes before removing from pan. Finish cooling on wire rack.
3. For topping; in a large bowl, combine the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar. Cover and refridgerate until ready to serve. Spread whipping cream over cake. Drain strawberry mixture and arrange over top of cake.
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