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Lemon-Berry Shortcake

Name: Lemon-Berry Shortcake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; TOPPING:; 1 cup fresh blackberries; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022

This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped topping and berries. —Meryl Herr, Overland Park, Kansas

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
TOPPING:
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1 cup strawberries. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
For topping, toss berries with lemon juice and sugar. To serve, spread whipped topping over cake. Top with berries.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 252 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Lemon-Berry Shortcake

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