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Strawberry Lemon Shortcake - Recipe

A pretty summertime dessert that is easy to make.
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Strawberry Lemon Shortcake Recipe
Directions
  • Grease cake pan.
  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Beat 1/2 cup of milk, plain yogurt and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a medium bowl with a wire whisk until well blended.
  • Stir in the baking mix and lemon zest just until combined.
  • Spread evenly in the cake pan.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Remove the cake from the pan and completely cool on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, add the dry pudding mix to 3/4 cup of milk in a mixing bowl.
  • Beat with a wire whisk until thickened, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  • Fold in the non dairy whipped topping.
  • Set aside in the refrigerator.
  • Slice two pints of strawberries in half. Place half in a mixing bowl and reserve the other half for decorating.
  • Mix in 1/3 cup of sugar with the strawberries and mash them with a potato masher until mostly mashed.
  • Cut cake in half horizontally to make two layers.
  • Place bottom layer on a cake plate and top with the mashed strawberries.
  • Then top the strawberries with half of the whipped topping and pudding mixture.
  • Cover with the top cake layer and spread with the remaining whipped topping and pudding mixture.
  • Arrange halved strawberries on the top of the cake as desired.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and add mint leaves for garnish if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
 
 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Container: 9 inch round cake pan, two medium mixing bowls
Servings: 8
Ingredients
-1 1/4 cups milk - divided
-1/4 cup plain yogurt
-3 tablespoons sugar
-1/2 lemon - zested
-2 1/4 cups bisquit baking mix
-1 package (4 serving) lemon flavored instant pudding and pie filling
-8 ounces non dairy whipped topping
-2 pints fresh strawberries
-1/3 cup sugar
- mint for garnish if desired