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A slice of healthier whole wheat Strawberry Shortcake on a plate.

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake

Filled with all real food ingredients, this healthier Strawberry Shortcake with homemade whipped cream is a wholesome dessert your whole family will LOVE. 
4.67 from 12 votes
Yield: 9 servings
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups fresh sliced strawberries (sub: frozen and thawed sliced strawberries)
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar (You can use coconut sugar or another unrefined sugar.)
  • 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour (I highly recommend using the white whole wheat variety!)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (your choice)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup melted slightly cooled coconut oil (sub: avocado oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • Optional for serving: Maple Whipped Cream or Homemade Whipped Cream or store-bought whipped cream

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Toss the sliced strawberries in a bowl with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar. Set them aside to macerate while you make the cake. (I usually store mine in the fridge.) 
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
  4. In another mixing bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the milk, honey, oil, vanilla, and eggs. Add this wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir with a spoon just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake for 18-23 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
  6. Allow the cake to cool. While it cools, whip up a batch of homemade whipped cream or maple whipped cream. Top each serving with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Notes/Tips

  • If your cake doesn't rise when baking, your baking powder may not be good anymore. How can you tell? Place 1/2 teaspoon powder in a bowl and cover with 1/4 cup boiling water. If it bubbles vigorously, then it's still good. If there's no or little bubbling, then it's time to toss it.
  • Note: This cake will have a distinct honey aroma and flavor to it, but it's surprisingly not super sweet. Once paired with the strawberries and whipped cream, the sweetness is perfect!
  • This is different than traditional shortcake but still delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 234 kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 36 g (12%) | Protein: 5 g (10%) | Fat: 10 g (15%) | Cholesterol: 38 mg (13%) | Sodium: 68 mg (3%) | Fiber: 3 g (13%) | Sugar: 21 g (23%)
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Author: Rachel Tiemeyer