1 3/4 c Flour 1 Egg
1/2 c Sugar 3/4 c Milk
1/4 c Unsweetened cocoa 1/2 c Semisweet chocolate
Powder Chips
2 ts Baking powder 1 1/2 c Heavy cream; whipped
1/2 ts Baking soda 8 c Fresh strawberries, peaches,
4 oz Butter or margarine & raspberries; cut-up
Recipe by: 365 Great Chocolate Desserts – ISBN 0-06-016537-5
Preparation Time: 0:30
1. Preheat oven to 450F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar,
cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixtire
resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg, milk, and chocolate chips just
until moistened.
2. Spread dough in a greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake 15 to 16
mins, or until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean; do
not overbake. Let cool in pan until barely warm.
3. To serve, cut warm shortcake into wedges. Split each wedge
horizontally in half. Place bottom halves on indiviual derving
plates. Top with a little whipped cream and a generous spoonful of
fruit. Replace top of shortcake. Top with more fruit and whipped
cream. Serve immediately.
Yields
8 servings