Cooking class: Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberries are forever linked with early summer. That's when you bite into a perfect red berry to meet its gush of sweetness. No wonder they star in special events — weddings, graduations and alfresco socials. When they're matched with cake and whipped cream, you have a dessert worthy of celebration

For more delicious ways to take advantage of this year's strawberry season also check out Splendid strawberries: 10 Canadian Living strawberry recipes.

Strawberry Shortcake recipe
Ingredients

1/4 cup (50 mL) milk
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
1 tsp (5 mL) grated orange rind
3/4 cup (175 mL) sifted cake-and-pastryflour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
5 eggs
3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar

Filling:
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) whipping cream
2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
4 cups (1 L) sliced strawberries

Garnish:
1 tsp (5 mL) icing sugar
5 whole strawberries