Strawberry Shortcake(Lo-Cal)

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Light and fluffy strawberry shortcake with a tender crumb, perfect for springtime gatherings or a delightful dessert that combines fresh strawberries with a sweet, tender cake.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the egg whites and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat margarine, sugar, egg yolk, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add vanilla to the skim milk.
  5. Mix baking powder into the flour.
  6. Alternately add the liquid (milk and vanilla mixture) and dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture while mixing.
  7. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
  8. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch pan.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown and done.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

585 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 24.9g 32% DV
Carbs 74g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12658mg 100% DV
Potassium 335.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% 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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