strawberry shortcake, t's way

How To Make strawberry shortcake, t's way

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  Step 1
  Wash, drain & cap berries (remove all the green;) slice berries (not too thin!) into medium bowl.
• Step 2
  Place 1/3 cup of the sliced berries in small bowl; mash with a fork until consistency of jam; add half of the sugar (1/4 cup) & mix well; set aside.
• Step 3
  Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar to sliced berries; fold gently to combine; add the mashed berry mixture; fold in gently to combine.
• Step 4
  Cover and refrigerate.
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  Step 5
  Spray bundt cake pan or tube pan with Baker's Joy and use paper towel to rub the spray into all nooks and crannies & to absorb excess.
• Step 6
  Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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  Step 7
  In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder (may sift together, if desired, but not necessary;) set aside.
• Step 8
  In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs & sugar until creamy; set aside.
• Step 9
  In small saucepan, over medium-low, heat milk and butter until butter is melted; remove from heat; stir in the vanilla extract.
• Step 10
  Add flour mixture to egg mixture; mix well by hand with sturdy spoon.
• Step 11
  Add hot milk mixture to batter; mix well with wooden spoon or other sturdy mixing implement. (It may look strange at this point & you may think you've done something wrong, but it will get mixed together, just continue to mix thoroughly.)
• Step 12
  Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350ºF for 40-45 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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  Step 13
  Cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto cake stand or plate. Allow to cool completely before slicing (approximately 2 hours.)
• Step 14
  To assemble the shortcakes: Remove strawberries from refrigerator; gently stir strawberries.
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  Step 15
  Place a 1 to 1 1/2 inch slice of cake on dessert plate.
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  Step 16
  Place scoop of ice cream on cake slice. (You may spoon berries onto the cake and then add the ice cream, if desired.)
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  Step 17
  Spoon desired amount of strawberries and juice over ice cream.
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  Step 18
  Garnish with whipped cream and mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.
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  Step 19
  Store cake well covered. Cover & refrigerate any leftover strawberry topping.
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