Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake
Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake pairs buttery almond cake with juicy, sweet-tart strawberries for a rich yet balanced dessert. The frangipane adds a tender, nutty crumb and a toasty edge from sliced almonds, complementing the fruit’s brightness. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for spring and summer gatherings, brunch, or a special after-dinner treat.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease four 5.5-ounce ramekins with butter and line the bottoms with a round piece of parchment paper. Alternatively, line 6 wells of a standard muffin tin with parchment paper cups.
- 2
Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and almond extract, and beat again until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add the almond flour and mix until incorporated. Divide the batter evenly among the ramekins and top with sliced almonds.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
- 5
If using a muffin tin, start checking after 25 minutes.
- 6
Let cool for 20 minutes; remove from the ramekins.
- 7
Let cool completely before using.
- 8
Trim the strawberries, slice them into 1/8-inch slices, and place in a bowl. Add sugar and toss with a spoon until the sugar dissolves. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
- 9
Uncover and toss the berries; cover again and let stand for 20 minutes more, then refrigerate until the strawberries have produced as much syrup as you like.
- 10
To serve, cut the shortcakes in half and place the bottom half in a bowl. Spoon the strawberries and syrup generously over, then set the top half of the shortcake on top. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- 11
Chef's Note: This yields enough strawberries and syrup for 6 portions, so if you use 4 ramekins instead of 6 muffin cups, you will have leftovers to top ice cream or yogurt.
- Calories 713.74 kcal High 36%
- Protein 13.81 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 64.74 g 24%
- Total Fat 46.96 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 18.31 g High 92%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 121.64 mg High 41%
- Sodium 38.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 11.35 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 37.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 161.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 693.43 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 19.68 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 97.6 mg Good Source 108%
- Vitamin D 0.35 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Strawberries 🍓
About This Recipe
Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Almond Flour, and Baking Powder. Each serving provides about 713.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Almond Flour, Baking Powder, Butter. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 713.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake healthy?
- Almond Frangipane Strawberry Shortcake has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 713.74 calories and 13.81 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 18.31 g (92% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Strawberries, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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