Holunderblüten Shortcake mit Sahne (Druckversion)

Duftender Shortcake mit Holunderblüten und lockerer Schlagsahne - ein leichtes, erfrischendes Sommerdessert britischer Tradition.

# Zutaten:

→ Shortcake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 1/2 cup milk
07 - 1/4 cup elderflower cordial

→ Whipped Cream

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh elderflowers (optional)

# Anleitung:

01 - Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Stir in the milk and elderflower cordial until just combined. Do not overmix.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
05 - While the cake is baking, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
06 - Allow the shortcake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Serve slices of shortcake topped with whipped cream and garnish with fresh elderflowers if desired.

# Hinweise:

01 - For a more intense elderflower flavor, add an extra tablespoon of elderflower cordial to the whipped cream.
02 - Pair with a light dessert wine or sparkling water for a refreshing finish.