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Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Published: Apr 19, 2023 · Modified: Jul 18, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 18 Comments

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Strawberry season is here! Sweet strawberries and tender shortcakes are always the perfect combination; topping it with cream takes it over the top! Easy strawberry shortcake is a simple dessert you'll enjoy all through the summer months. It takes 10 minutes from start to finish.

This is the easiest recipe and most delicious too for strawberry shortcake!
This is the easiest recipe and most delicious too for strawberry shortcake!
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  • How to pick good strawberries
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Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ Golden, slightly sweet cornbread makes the perfect shortbread and it's just delicious!

✔️ Using store-bought cornbread and whipped cream makes this super simple.

✔️ This dessert takes 10 minutes to make!

Ingredients

Cornbread? Yes! Golden, slightly sweet cornbread makes the perfect shortcut and it's just delicious! Want to know another secret? (Picture me whispering!!) I use store-bought cornbread and whipped cream.

  • cornbread or sponge cakes, use your favorite.
  • fresh strawberries
  • Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. Clean the fresh berries, remove the stems and thinly slice.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries to a medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar.
  3. Give the berries a good mix. For best results, allow it to sit for an hour.
  4. Slice the cornbread in half, top with strawberries and whipped topping. Layer cakes, top with the second piece of cornbread, and strawberries. Finish with whipped cream over the top of the cake.
Easy strawberry shortcake piled high and topped with whipped cream
Simple delicious and ten minutes to make!

Things to know

  • This is how Mom makes strawberry shortcake, so yes.... you could call me lazy, BUT I'm handing down a tried and true family recipe! 😉
  • This recipe is super yummy if you'd prefer to make homemade biscuits!

How to pick good strawberries

  • Buy local if possible. If the strawberries are shipped in, they will be several days old before you see them in the stores.
  • Organic strawberries may not be uniform in size or shape but they will have better flavor.
  • Choose berries that are deep red in color. Color equals flavor. Unlike other fruit strawberries do not continue to ripen after being picked.
  • Visit your local farmers market and choose fruit that is in season.
  • Do not choose berries with even the slightest bit of mold on them. They may not even last a single day!

I confess this is really the laziest of desserts. Yes... you can make fresh whipped cream. In fact, you could still put this together in about 10 minutes. But another shortcut - I use Cool Whip or ice cream!

Easy strawberry shortcake recipe with extra servings of cornbread, cream and strawberries
Easy and delicious strawberry shortcake is always a fun family dessert!

Storage

If you have leftovers, store strawberries in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Related recipes

  • Strawberry Brownie - loaded with strawberries, nuts and brownies!
  • Simple two-ingredient Strawberry Fudge Recipe. Decadent and delicious!
  • Strawberry Jam Recipe - everyone's favorite jam recipe!

Love this recipe? Please leave a comment with a five-star rating below, or pop me a note. I love hearing from you! If you make this, be sure to tag me on Instagram @bowl_me_over

Easy strawberry shortcake piled high and topped with whipped cream
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Easy Strawberry Shortcake

Juicy strawberries and tender shortcake are the perfect summer dessert.
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 servings cornbread
  • whipped topping

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Instructions

  • Clean the berries, remove the stems and thinly slice the berries.
  • Add the berries to a bowl. Top with sugar, mash the berries together.
  • Slice the cornbread in half, top with strawberries and whipped topping. Add a second layer and repeat with berries and whipped topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 42.3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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You guys know strawberries are totally my jam, right? They are my favorite fruit even though as a kid, I picked strawberries to earn money. That's how I bought my piano and my first car! Still.... I've never met a strawberry recipe I didn't like.

The recipe I'm sharing today is the laziest of strawberry shortcake recipes. BUT it's the only way I serve strawberry shortcake!

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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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  1. Cassandra D

    July 29, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    I would make a specialty iced coffee and a coffee cake.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 29, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      Both sound delicious Cassandra - good luck in the contest!!!

      Reply
  2. sarah s

    July 25, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    I would use them in baking and for cold/hot drinks.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 25, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Perfect! Good luck in the giveaway Sarah!

      Reply
  3. Brenda Haines

    July 25, 2018 at 7:06 am

    5 stars
    I would make a peach Italian cream soda first. I love Italian cream sodas!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 25, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      That sounds delicious Brenda, good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  4. Robin Creager

    July 22, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    5 stars
    First I'd make special flavored coffee then I'd find some really cool recipes to make using Torani Syrup. So many recipes, so little time!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 25, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      I hear you there Robin! We made simple snow cones yesterday and just loved those! Good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  5. Theresa Krier

    July 17, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    I love flavored coffees and using the caramel syrup in my caramel apple bread, thanks for the chance to win !

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 20, 2018 at 4:02 am

      You bet Theresa, good luck to you!!!

      Reply
  6. Annette

    July 16, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    I'd make flavored coffee.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 20, 2018 at 4:01 am

      Perfect choice, good luck in the giveaway!

      Reply
  7. Julie Bickham

    July 16, 2018 at 11:00 am

    I would make a nice flavored ice coffee.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 20, 2018 at 4:00 am

      I've been doing that very thing Julie - the weather has been so hot lately!

      Reply
  8. Michelle Spencer

    July 16, 2018 at 8:13 am

    I buy my son two HUGE-Sized Peppermint Torani every year for Christmas. Our is his favorite flavor to add to his coffee.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 20, 2018 at 4:04 am

      What a fun gift, I love it! Good luck to you in the giveaway Michelle!!

      Reply
  9. Carol G

    July 16, 2018 at 7:20 am

    I love Hazelnut so I am sure it would be a Hazelnut Cake

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 20, 2018 at 3:59 am

      That sounds delicious! Best of luck to you in the giveaway Carol!

      Reply

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