| Strawberry Shortcake 11
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 cup of butter or margarine, softened
1 cup of sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 egg whites
1 cup of sour cream
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2 pints of strawberries, cleaned and halved
1/4 cup of orange liqueur
1/4 cup of sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Orange peel
Strawberries, for garnish
PREPARATION:
Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside. Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add peel and sugar. Add egg yolks to butter mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Pour batter into an 8 inch greased and floured round cake pan. Bake at 350ºF. for 50 to 55 minutes. Mix strawberries and sugar. Set aside. When cake is done let cool 15 minutes. Turn onto a platter or cake plate. Cut into two layers. Scoop ice cream onto first layer. Top with strawberry mixture and add second layer. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries. Sprinkle with orange peel. |
