A lot of moms don`t get around to doing much in the way of homemade desserts because they just seem complicated. You might be surprised at how very simple it is to whip out a beautiful dessert, but today we`re looking at the more rustic and very tasty strawberry shortcake. You can use any berry with it, really, so feel free to substitute.
Super Simple Strawberry Shortcake
Topping:
Whipped cream or chantilly
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Toss until all the berries are coated, set aside.
Cake:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
1 1/3 cups water
Preheat oven to 350º. Mix dry ingredients well. Use your fingers to crumble the margarine into the flour until you have little pea sized bits. Add the water all at once and stir quickly until the mixture is just moistened. Spread in an 8×8″ pan and bake for 25-30 min. or until cooked through.
To serve, cut into squares, top with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Super simple and absolutely heavenly!
