Strawberry Shortcake

Who doesn’t like a classic strawberry shortcake? This recipe is a healthier version of the cake that has the same tastiness of regular shortcake cake mixed with the sweetness of some fruit. It’s probably one of the healthiest cakes out there considering it still involves cake.  

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Strawberries have many benefits towards your health. They help with your eyes, boost your immunity, treat arthritis and gout, prevent cancer, boost brain function, reduce hypertension, improve heart function, promote weight loss, prevent birth defects, and reduce inflammations.

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Strawberries can protect your body from a lot of bad sources. Why not throw some strawberries in with a delicious cake to protect your health? This recipe is one that cuts down the calories and is even healthier for your body. Follow the recipe below for a healthy version of a strawberry shortcake.

INGREDIENTS

Shortcake

• 2 ½ cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ¼ cups regular (full fat) coconut milk (from a well-shaken can at room temperature*), plus more for brushing on top
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional), for sprinkling on top

Coconut whipped cream (can be replaced with 2 cups regular whipped cream, if you prefer)

• 1 can (14 ounces) regular (full fat) coconut milk or coconut cream, chilled for at least 12 hours
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberries

• 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced lengthwise, divided (reserve a few small, whole strawberries for garnishing, if you’d like)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Place a medium-sized glass or metal mixing bowl in the freezer to chill for the whipped cream.
2. To prepare the shortcake: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
3. In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup or smaller mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, honey and vanilla. Whisk to blend, then pour the wet mixture in to the dry.
4. Mix with a big spoon until you have a cohesive dough. If the dough is sticky and unmanageable, let it rest for a few minutes—if it’s still being difficult, add another tablespoon of flour and stir just until incorporated.
5. Lightly flour your work surface, and turn the dough over onto it. Knead the dough a few times, just enough to bring the dough together. Then, press the dough into a square shape about 1″ deep.
6. Use a sharp chef’s knife to slice the dough into 3 even columns and 3 even rows, to make 9 squares. Place the squares onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving a couple inches around each one. Brush the tops of the dough liberally with coconut milk, and sprinkle them with turbinado sugar, if using. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until they are firm to the touch.
7. Meanwhile, prepare the coconut whipped cream: Open the can of chilled coconut milk or coconut cream, and scoop the solid white portion into your chilled bowl, leaving the watery part behind. With an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth and relatively fluffy. Add the honey and vanilla extract and blend to combine. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
8. To prepare the strawberries: Place half of the sliced strawberries in a medium mixing bowl and mash them with a potato masher (or pastry cutter or big fork) until juicy. Add the remaining sliced strawberries and honey and stir to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
9. When you’re ready to serve, carefully slice the shortcakes in half lengthwise with a paring knife. Top the lower half of each shortcake liberally with sliced strawberries, followed by whipped cream. Top with the upper halve of the shortcake. If you want to make them extra decadent, add one more dollop of whipped cream and maybe a small strawberry on top. Serve immediately.

When you are looking for a strawberry shortcake recipe to make, try this one. It’s good for the whole family and a good way to end your night. Even though, a traditional strawberry shortcake is vanilla flavored, you could add some cocoa powder to make a rich and chocolatey strawberry shortcake for those chocolate lovers and chocolate covered strawberry fans. It will be a sweet way to end the day. Make a healthy strawberry shortcake to satisfy your cravings.

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