If you’re a huge shortcake fan, you might also like Strawberry Shortcake Bars or this our Strawberry Shortcake Trifle.
The Easiest Dessert – Ever!
We’ve always been big fans of all things strawberry shortcake! One of our favorite ways to enjoy this dessert is a very simple version using the sponge cake cups found at the grocery store (usually in the bakery section or near the strawberries). Classic strawberry shortcake is made using shortcake which is a cross between a biscuit and cake. For this recipe, the only ingredients are: sponge cake, fresh strawberries, a little sugar and some whipped cream. Here’s why we love it:
SO easy! It is the easiest dessert you will ever make! Few ingredients. Only a few ingredients are needed to make it. Great for any occasion. It’s great for a BBQ, Mother’s Day, or Sunday dessert.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake
Storing Info
MAKE AHEAD OF TIME. We do not recommend assembling these until a couple of hours before you wish to serve them. However, you can prepare the different elements the day before and keep them stored in separate containers until you’re ready to make and serve the desserts. STORE the sponge cakes, strawberries, and whipped cream in separate containers. The sponge cakes will get too soggy if they are stored with strawberries on top.
Strawberries do not continue to ripen once they’re picked so choose berries that are a nice red from stem to tip. Buy local and in season. This will help ensure the berries are as ripe as possible and it saves a little money. Ripe berries should have a nice sweet aroma. Cut strawberries can last, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Note that with the sugar, it will “sweat” and create juices that the cake will absorb.
For more quick cake options, pick up a pound cake or an angel food cake from your local bakery. Slice and top with berries. For a more homemade version, try using a Chiffon Cake, Pound Cake, or Angel Food Cake. Use our Cheesecake Fruit Salad (a white chocolate cheesecake mousse filled with berries) instead of whipped cream. It’s to die for! Sprinkle on powder sugar, lemon zest or other berries like blueberries, blackberries or raspberries. Spread the dessert out and serve 12 single-layer instead of 6 double-layer portions.
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