Shortcake

Shortcake
TypeCake or biscuit
Place of originUnited Kingdom
Main ingredientsFlour, sugar, butter, milk or cream
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Shortcake generally refers to a dessert with a crumbly scone-like texture. There are multiple variations of shortcake, most of which are served with fruit and cream. One of the most popular is strawberry shortcake, which is typically served with whipped cream. Other variations common in the UK are blackberry and clotted cream shortcake and lemon berry shortcake, which is served with lemon curd in place of cream. Shortcake is also the name of a popular biscuit available in the UK, and Xiting Shortcake, a layered baked good from China.

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