Strawberry Skillet Shortcake

The Strawberry Skillet Shortcake is a delightful and rustic dessert that brings together the classic flavors of sweet strawberries and tender, buttery cake. This recipe features a homemade strawberry sauce made from fresh strawberries tossed with a touch of sugar and lemon zest, enhancing their natural sweetness and adding a refreshing citrus note. The skillet cake itself is a simple yet delicious creation, made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and a hint of salt to balance the flavors. The addition of buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice) and a large egg creates a rich and moist biscuit-like dough, while vanilla extract adds a fragrant depth.

Baked in a cast iron skillet, the cake develops a beautiful golden-brown crust, adding a slight crispiness that contrasts perfectly with the soft interior. After a brief rest, the cake is served warm, topped with the luscious strawberry sauce. For an extra touch of indulgence, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, offering a comforting and nostalgic treat that celebrates the simplicity and elegance of home baking.

Strawberry Skillet Shortcake

The Strawberry Skillet Shortcake is a delightful dessert featuring a tender, buttery cake baked in a cast iron skillet. Topped with a homemade strawberry sauce made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest, this treat is both rustic and elegant. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, this shortcake celebrates the simple pleasures of home baking.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Castiron, Dessert, Strawberries, Summer Treat

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings 6 People

Ingredients

Strawberry Sauce

1- pint strawberries stems removed and sliced
2 tbsp sugar
Zest of ½ lemon

Skillet Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
13 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using 1 tbsp of butter, grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
In a medium bowl, toss together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Fold together until you have a sticky biscuit dough.
Add the dough to the greased skillet and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Let the cake rest for 10 minutes, then serve with strawberry sauce and optional toppings of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.