Description
Delightful strawberry shortcake bars layered with fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry syrup
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, whisking until blended.
- Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries and strawberry syrup gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving with whipped cream.
Notes
These bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to three days. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg