"Cake flour is the secret ingredient in this lusciously light shortcake. Make sure that you use pure cake flour as opposed to self-rising cake flour, which is similarly packaged. This dessert is at its best within 30 minutes of assembly...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pints ripe strawberries, rinsed and hulled
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1/3 cup plus 3 1/2 tablespoons superfine sugar
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1 3/4 cake flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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2 cups heavy cream, chilled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract