Grandma'S Short Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Grandma's Short Cake is a tender, buttery treat with a golden crust, perfect for enjoying with fresh strawberries or peaches for a classic dessert experience.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients well.
  2. Pour into a cast-iron frying pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F until golden brown.
  4. Test like a cake layer for doneness.
  5. Serve with fresh strawberries or peaches, sweetened if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

530 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 50.1g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 101.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 294.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 98.3mg 8% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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