Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Jaca

Classic Strawberry Shortcake with Jaca

The ultimate spring dessert made healthier with Jaca! Tender, fluffy shortcake layered with macerated fresh strawberries and pillowy whipped cream. This Jaca-adjusted version delivers all the sweetness of classic strawberry shortcake without the sugar spike.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 9

Ingredients:

  • 1⅓ cups Jaca (allulose) — replaces ⅔ cup sugar at 2x ratio (for the cake)
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1½ quarts fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup Jaca (allulose) for macerating berries — replaces ½ cup sugar at 2x ratio
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for berries)

Instructions:

— Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

— Prepare the macerated strawberries: toss the sliced strawberries with 1 cup Jaca and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl. Gently mash with a fork or potato masher. Let stand at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.

— In a large bowl, cream 1⅓ cups Jaca and shortening with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.

— Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.

— In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

— Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined after each addition.

— Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

— While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.

— Cut the cooled cake into 9 squares. Split each square in half horizontally.

— Spoon macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream onto the bottom half. Replace the top and garnish with more whipped cream and berries.

— Serve immediately. This is a Jaca-adjusted healthier version — all the classic strawberry shortcake flavor without the blood sugar spike.

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