Giant Cherry Shortcake
This dessert is great for backyard barbecues: Make everything ahead, then quickly assemble and serve. The cake is denser and more buttery than classic shortcake.
- Time: 105 min
Source: Sunset Magazine
Ingredients
- SHORTCAKE
- butter
- sugar
- large eggs
- buttermilk
- teaspoons vanilla extract
- flour
- teaspoon baking soda
- tablespoons cornstarch
- CHERRIES
- pounds Bing cherries, pitted and halved, plus a handful unpitted
- tablespoons brandy
- CREAM
- heavy whipping cream
- tablespoons sugar