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Updated Feb 1, 2024
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Hundreds of home cooks have said this recipe gets 5 stars and for good reason. This strawberry shortcake recipe is as delicious and pretty as it is easy, thanks to Bisquick™ Original Pancake & Baking Mix. Bisquick™ ensures a perfect result every time, making this a great recipe for both new and experienced bakers alike! The shortcake is light and fluffy—the ideal foundation for the strawberries and whipped cream. And nothing beats the taste of fresh strawberries with whipped cream! This dessert is the perfect mix of comfort, indulgence and fresh flavor, no matter the season.This recipe goes from kitchen to table in 40 minutes, making it the perfect family treat or special occasion surprise.

What’s the difference between strawberry shortcake and regular cake?

Shortcakes like our Best Strawberry Shortcake have a crumbly, denser texture than more classic fluffy and spongy cakes. The texture of shortcake is similar to scones or biscuits.

How was strawberry shortcake originally made?

The first known mention of shortcake is in an English cookbook from 1588. This basic strawberry shortcake recipe did not mention fruit or cream. In fact, strawberries were first mentioned in a shortcake recipe in an Ohio newspaper in 1845. By the 1860s, cream had made its way into strawberry shortcake recipes, essentially bringing us up-to-date with the delicious dessert we know today!

What’s the best way to store strawberry shortcakes?

You may store completely cooled shortcakes at room temperature for up to 2 days in a resealable food storage bag. If you would like slightly warm shortcakes for serving, briefly reheat them in the microwave before splitting in half. These shortcakes are also great without reheating. If the shortcakes are stored, plan to make the strawberries and whipped cream about an hour before serving the shortcakes.

More About This Recipe

  • This basic strawberry shortcake recipe perfectly captures the sweet taste of a carefree summer day. It’s loaded with fresh strawberries, topped with whipped cream and piled upon a flaky, buttery shortcake. Once you notice the first fresh strawberries of the season at your grocer or farmer’s market, you’ll know that winter is over, and it’s finally time to make this memorable dessert! If you’ve never made shortcakes before, don’t worry. You can learn how by reviewing Betty’s guide on How to Make Strawberry Shortcake, a collection of helpful tips, baking instructions and plenty of photos for everything you’ll need for making classic strawberry shortcakes. Once you’ve tried this Bisquick™ shortcake recipe, you can find traditional favorites, intriguing variations and fresh new takes on the classic dessert in this collection of Betty’s Best Biscuit and Shortcake recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shortcake the same as angel food cake?

Shortcakes and angel food cakes have different textures. Shortcakes in recipes like this strawberry shortcake are similar to a sweet biscuit and use baking soda or baking powder as a leavening agent. Angel food cake gets its rise from whipped egg whites instead of baking soda or baking powder, which makes the final cake light and airy—the opposite of the richer, denser shortcake.

What is the best way to cut strawberries for shortcake?

To prepare your strawberries for strawberry shortcake, start by gently rinsing them under cold water and patting them dry. Using a paring knife, remove the stems and then cut the strawberries in half, slicing straight down lengthwise from the bottom of the strawberry through the top. Then cut the halves into thick slices. If you prefer thinner slices, cut the strawberry halves into quarters.

Should my shortcake batter be thick?

Shortcake batter is significantly thicker than regular cake batter and resembles biscuit dough. But because classic strawberry shortcake recipes like ours call for more sugar than biscuits, they come out sweeter. That’s why shortcake and strawberries make such a great dessert pair—the unique texture of the cake allows it to soak up the juice from the fruit topping!

Best Strawberry Shortcake

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 16 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Step 
    4
    Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition

410 Calories
18g Total Fat
5g Protein
55g Total Carbohydrate
23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
10g
51%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
540mg
23%
Potassium
230mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
23g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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