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Hello ladies and gents this is the Foody Viking telling you that today we are talking about

Best Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and half-and-half; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
2. Spread batter into a 6-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray, slightly building up the edges. Bake at 450° for 13-15 minutes or until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, beat whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cut cake horizontally in half. Soften remaining butter. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with butter. Top with half of strawberries and cream mixture. Repeat layers of cake, strawberries and cream.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking