Last-Minute Shortcake

Last-Minute Shortcake

This treat is so quick because you make it in the microwave

• 1 cup flour                   
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 Tbsps sugar               
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder     
• 1/3 cup milk
• ¼ tsp salt                     
• Fresh sliced strawberries, Sweetened with sugar

 

In bowl combine dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Beat egg and milk; stir into flour mixture. Spoon into 5 individual micro-wave safe 4-oz. custard cups. Place all of the cups in microwave at once and cook on medium for 3 minutes. Rearrange and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until the cakes test done with wooden toothpick.  Serve warm or at room temperature with strawberries and whipped cream, if desired.