This gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipe will be the talk of all your summer parties. This recipe is easy to follow, and its airy texture and flakey melt-in-your-mouth flavor will remind everyone about the shortcake that grandma used to make. No more buying those weird store-bought sponge cakes—this is the real deal! Please keep reading to learn exactly how to make this spectacular dessert.
What is in this Strawberry Shortcake Recipe?
This shortcake recipe is packed full of vanillatude using both our pure vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste for a smooth vanilla flavor in each bite! IF you want more vanilla goodness, try substituting salt with our signature vanilla salt.
If you’re looking for gluten-free flour, please consider using Josie’s Best Gluten-Free Mixes.
Let’s Talk About Fresh Fruit
Summer is the time for desserts loaded with fresh fruit and bright flavors. This recipe is for a classic strawberry shortcake, but don’t let that stop you from trying something different. These shortcakes will pair great with fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or mixed fruit.
Whipped Cream!
You can’t have a strawberry shortcake without whipped cream! To make your own, you’ll need the following;
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Add the ingredients to a mixing bowl and beat until stiff peaks form.
Strawberry Syrup
Strawberry might be the secret ingredient! To make some strawberry syrup for your shortcake, combine strawberries with sugar and sit in the fridge for about 3o minutes.
How To Save your Shortcakes?
If you’ve read our Gluten-Free Baking Tips Blog Post, you will know that gluten-free desserts can go stale quickly. However, shortbread can get soggy and wet quickly, so only add fruit to the ones you eat immediately. All the extra cakes will freeze perfectly and be ready for another time.
Did you make this Shortcake Recipe?
This recipe comes from our friend Nicole over at goldengracekitchen on Instagram. If you made this shortcake recipe, then be sure to let us know about it. Tag @singingdogvanilla and @glutenfreeandgolden on Instagram
Gluten-Free Strawberry Short Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup dairy-free butter
- 1¼ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°. Grease pan with baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixer, beat butter on medium until creamy, about two minutes.
- Add sugar and beat for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add your eggs one at a time making sure to mix after each one.
- Add in both vanillas and slightly mix.
- Pour in half of your dry mixture and beat until combined. Then, Add the second half of the mixture.
- Next, add your milk and mix until just combined. Your batter will be slightly thick
- Spoon batter into pan and spread well. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Use a circle cut out to make circle cakes and top with homemade whip cream, fresh strawberries, and strawberry syrup.
