Short-Cut Strawberry Short Cakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 8 muffin cups.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Divide the strawberries between the muffin cups, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Strawberry shortcake is an American classic dating back to the 19th century.
• Strawberries are native to North and Central America.
• The combination of sweet cake and tart strawberries makes a classic flavor combination.