Lemon Strawberry Shortcake – Delicious strawberry shortcake recipe with a burst of lemon. This recipe goes together easily and meets your ultimate summer dessert cravings.
I was searching for a strawberry recipe with something that I could add lemon to because I just love lemon lately. And I thought this was perfect. Can’t go wrong with good ole strawberry shortcake. It’s a staple American dessert, right? Especially this time of year.
We went strawberry picking again last week. I have never EVER had such sweet berries. They were the best. We ate them by the handfuls. I’m actually surprised any made it home with us because the kids were having a really hard time taking a 25 minute car ride home without gobbling them up.
Isn’t God the sweetest? My heart is full just knowing that he created all these beautiful things in life just for us to enjoy. I have to admit strawberries is really up there on the list of all the beautiful foods he made for us.
Also…debating on whether or not I should let you in on my little secret?
Hmm….. I guess I better. I forgot to put a lemon in the picture when I took these. Didn’t realize til everything was all packed up and the food….Well, the food no longer looked like this
So I had to choose to just the lemon idea go but I couldn’t I was annoyed. It’s a big part of this deliciousness. So I did a horrible job and pasting one into the top picture. It looks horrible and it took me forever to figure out. Anyone want to give me one on one lessons in copying and pasting objects into pictures and making them look good? I’m ready for you!
Til we meet and eat again,
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Lemon Strawberry Shortcake
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 lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh Whipped Cream:
- 3/4 cup heaving whipping cream about 2 cups fresh whipped cream
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- 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 9-in. round baking pan.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
For topping:
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Whip heavy cream in a stand mixer for about 3 or 4 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla and sugar. Mix again until stiff peaks form.
- Spread fresh whipped cream over cake. Drain strawberries; arrange over top.
Here’s a great tutorial on making fresh whipped cream.
Adapted from Taste of Home
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This looks really delicious! It’s so summery and festive!
Thanks! It was yummy. I had to have seconds. 🙂
Ha ha! Actually, Melanie, I honestly would never have guessed that you edited that lemon in there! Very honest of you to let us into that little secret. 😉
Really, though, these photos are absolutely beautiful! I would be very proud of myself indeed if I managed to make this. You’re right, strawberry shortcake is such a lovely classic and you really couldn’t go wrong serving it to any guests.
Cool. I’m glad it’s not as noticeable to others. Thanks for the kind words Helen!
I have to agree with Helen – I would not have guessed you pasted that lemon into your picture! And that cake of yours sounds AND looks delectable! Lemon and strawberries are such a wonderful combo!
Hope you have a wonderful week.
xx
Cool. Another vote for not knowing. You girls make me happy. Thanks for the sweet words Shashi!
I’d never ever ever told that lemon wasn’t in the orginal picture! It doesn’t look weird at all girl don’t worry! 🙂
This dessert looks absolutely stunning oh wow! The lemon, the sweet strawberries, that fluffy cream… what a perfect summer treat!
I hope you have a great week! 😉
Awesome. So glad to hear. Thanks for the sweet comment. Hope you have a great week too!
Good job pasting that lemon in. And this cake looks scrumptious. So light and perfect for these hot days of Summer.
Thanks Norma. It was perfect. Can wait to make it again for guests. 🙂
Have an awesome day!
What a great summer dessert!! Looks delicious!
This came just in time. It’s perfect for the summer!
I love the strawberry lemon combo! Perfect summer dessert!
Oh yeah, this is my kind of dessert! I can never get enough of strawberries and lemon. This is the perfect summer treat!
Ha! I never would have notices you put the lemon in there, I thought it looked like it belonged! I have a hard time mastering photoshop as well. Regardless, these strawberry shortcakes look to die for!
Melanie, I’m on a lemon craze lately, too! Loving how you went with the strawberry shortcake action… delish!
it’s so lovely!
I love the addition of the lemon. Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorites!
I think you added lemon looks great!
Thanks Laura! 🙂
Beautiful! This makes such a lovely presentation and I adore the flavor combo!
So sweet! Thanks Annie!
This cake looks divine, Melanie! Love strawberry shortcake- one of my favourites!
Thanks Jess! Definitely a favorite here. 🙂
this looks SO fresh and Summer-y Mel, loving it!
Thanks Christine!
This is such a beautiful cake, and I love the strawberry and lemon combination! Pinning 🙂
Awesome! Thanks for pinning.
This cake looks gorgeous Melanie! Love strawberries and lemon together and I never would have guessed you pasted the lemon in the picture. It looks awesome 🙂 Hope you and your beautiful family have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Thanks Kelly! Enjoy your weekend too.
This sounds like the perfect Summer treat!
Too funny, I would never have noticed the “weird” lemon! This cake sounds amazing and you’re right – perfect fresh strawberries are an incredible gift!
This is my kind of summer dessert! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
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Thanks for featuring! So glad you stopped by. 🙂
This is my first time baking a shortcake ans once I added the wet ingredients to the dry ones, my batter did not become very thin or liquid-y like a normal caje batter. Instead it was a little lumpy and sticky. Did I do something wrong?
I wish I could tell you exactly what went wrong. The batter isn’t a thin batter. It is typically thicker. Did you bake it anyway? How did it turn out?
Yes I did bake it and it was delicious! Just a little uneven since my batter wasnt smooth and it dudnt rise that much but nonetheless, DELICIOUS