Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stems removed, then hulled
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
whipped cream for serving
For the shortcake:
1 1/3 cups All-purpose flour, plus more for dusting pan
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons butter, melted and then cooled slightly
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest (about 2 large lemons)
2 teaspoons lime zest (about 2 large limes)
2 teaspoons orange zest (about 1 large orange)
Directions:
1. Cut strawberries into slices, followed by cutting into bite size pieces. Add 3/4 cup of the strawberries to a medium size bowl and mash with a fork. Add the remaining cut strawberries, lemon juice and the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar to the bowl. Toss to coat, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper and pan with butter. Dust the buttered pan with flour and tap out the excess.
3. For the shortcake: using a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt and baking powder until combined.
4. Using a medium bowl, add melted butter. Using a whisk, beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Add milk, vanilla, lemon zest, lime zest and orange zest, whisk until combined. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined, making sure not to over mix. Add batter to the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes, then remove shortcake to a plate or cake holder and allow to cool completely.
5. Cut the shortcake in desired size pieces. Then using a serrated knife, cut each piece in half horizontally. Remove the bowl of strawberries from the refrigerator and toss to refresh the mixture and serve over shortcake, topped with whip cream. Optional, make it a double decker, place another piece of shortcake on top followed by more strawberries and whipped cream.