Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars, where fluffy cake meets sweet, juicy strawberries and luscious whipped cream. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for celebrating the special women in your life, bringing back cherished memories with every bite. Beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, these bars are sure to be the highlight of any gathering—whether it’s a festive brunch or a casual afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipped topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add eggs and milk; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, then layer sliced strawberries on top. Pour remaining batter over strawberries.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg