This moist strawberry shortcake for a large group is easy and delicious, perfect for any summer gathering! Makes a 9x13 pan, 12 cupcakes, or one jellyroll pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
Add in the buttermilk, vanilla, almond extract, and melted butter, then mix well. It's okay to have a few lumps, you don't want to over-stir.
Pour batter into a greased pan and spread evenly, then bake until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean (25-35 minutes for a 9x13 pan or cupcakes). For a jelly roll pan, just bake for about 5 minutes less.
You can kind of do whatever you want for the berries. I usually cut up strawberries into little pieces, add a little bit of granulated sugar (important, as it macerates the berries by pulling the juices out), and maybe add a tiny splash of juice or water (depending on whether the berries are super juicy on their own). If you want to get even a little fancier, throw in a splash of vanilla extract and a bit of lemon zest. Shake it all around and refrigerate for a few hours---this gets the juices flowing nicely. Serve with fresh whipped cream.