Dessert: Lemon-Berry Shortcake Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon-Berry Shortcake Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter, lemon peel, lemon juice and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1 cup strawberries. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
For topping, toss berries with lemon juice and sugar. To serve, spread whipped topping over cake. Top with berries.

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