Best 7 Shortcut Shortcake Recipes

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Do you have a yearning for a delectable treat but lack the time to spend hours in the kitchen? If so, look no further! This article presents a collection of exceptional recipes for creating a delightful shortcut shortcake, an irresistible dessert that combines layers of fluffy biscuits, sweet berries, and luscious whipped cream, all without the hassle of traditional shortcake preparation. With these simplified recipes, you can indulge in the bliss of homemade shortcake in no time, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey. Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHORTCAKE



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I got this recipe from the wife of a co-worker. It's a very simple cake, buttery & not too sweet -- perfect with seasonal fruit & whipped topping or ice cream.

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees; grease a 9x9 dish & set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cut flour, sugar & butter together until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture.
  • To the remaining butter mixture, add the rest of the ingredients & mix well.
  • Pour into prepared dish & sprinkle topping over.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Note #1: The edges of the cake may turn a light golden brown while baking, but the topping should not brown.
  • Note #2: Double the ingredients to make a larger (9x13) cake.

THE BEST CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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For our simple and iconic shortcake, we discovered a great double-stacking technique that creates super light and high biscuits that are easy to split. This makes them easy to fill without crumbling. A simple recipe like this one allows its ingredients to shine, so use the very best berries you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen
1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sour cream and vanilla in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor until combined. Add the butter; pulse until the mixture looks like fine meal. Pour in the chilled heavy cream mixture and pulse until just combined.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough onto it. Pat out the dough 1/2-inch thick. Cut out as many biscuits as you can with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Then pat the remaining dough out to 1/2-inch thick again. Cut more biscuits; you should get 12.
  • Put 6 of the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with cream, then top each cream-brushed biscuit with one of the remaining biscuit rounds. (This makes it easier to split once they are baked.) Brush the top of each biscuit stack with more heavy cream and sprinkle 1 teaspoon granulated sugar on each biscuit.
  • Bake the biscuits until golden and puffed, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, for the topping: Toss the strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Just before serving, beat the heavy cream, sour cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
  • Split the shortcakes in half. Spoon half the cream on the bottom of the biscuits, top evenly with the strawberries and top with the remaining cream. Put each biscuit top on and serve.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCUT CAKE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5h55m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons cognac
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3-ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin (recommended: Jell-O)
Fresh strawberries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Follow cake directions as written on cake mix box.
  • Remove from oven and cool cake completely. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine strawberries, cognac and sugar. Let macerate 20 minutes. Invert and release cake onto a decorative platter.
  • Whip cream with confectioners' sugar and vanilla at medium-high speed until it reaches stiff peaks. Do not over whip.
  • Mix gelatin as directed on box. Refrigerate gelatin mix but do not let it harden, it should cool to a liquid consistency.
  • Using a straw, poke holes all over the cake. Pour gelatin into holes and spread over the top of the cake.
  • Spread layer of macerated strawberries on top of cake. Spread layer of whipped cream on top of the strawberries, making pretty swirls and ripples. Garnish with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

OLD-FASHIONED SHORTCAKE



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This is a fabulous old-fashioned recipe given to me by a friend. It was her mother's recipe and it is the best shortcake. It sops up all the juice and the touch of nutmeg sends it over the top. My very favorite recipe for strawberry shortcake!

Provided by Jennifer Kuchnicki Merzlicker

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Shortcake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
½ cup butter
1 egg
⅓ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk in another bowl; stir into flour mixture until batter is just blended. Spread batter in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 483.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

BISQUICK STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Hundreds of home cooks have made these strawberry shortcake biscuits a top-rated recipe, and for good reason. Using Original Bisquick™ mix ensures a perfect result every time. Light, fluffy Bisquick shortcakes are a perfect complement to sweetened berries and freshly whipped cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
  • 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.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
  • Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 3 g

SHORTCUT SHORTCAKE



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Fresh strawberries, instant pudding and Twinkies make this shortcake fast and flavorful. "Even my son-in-law, who usually doesn't like dessert, enjoys this one," says Jo Smith of Camden, Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cold milk
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package (15 ounces) cream-filled sponge cakes
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional strawberries, halved, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; set aside. Slice sponge cakes in half lengthwise; place filling side up in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Spread pudding over the top. , Arrange sliced strawberries over pudding. Spread whipped topping over berries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Garnish with strawberry halves if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SHORTCUT STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



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Using Hostess Twinkies, you can make this delicious dessert in a snap! It is one of my favorites. I hope you like it too! Cooking time is chill time.

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cold milk
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies (cream filled sponge cakes)
4 cups fresh sliced strawberries
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
additional strawberry, halved for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set; set aside.
  • Slice the Twinkies in half lengthwise; place filling side up in an ungreased 13x9x2 inch dish.
  • Spread the pudding over the top of the sliced twinkies.
  • Arrange sliced strawberries over the pudding and then spread the whipped topping over the strawberries.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting.
  • Garnish with strawberry halves if desired.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 198.6, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use a biscuit mix or refrigerated biscuits to save time. If using a biscuit mix, follow the package directions for preparing the biscuits.
  • If using refrigerated biscuits, separate the biscuits and place them on a baking sheet. Bake according to the package directions.
  • While the biscuits are baking, make the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Once the biscuits are done baking, let them cool slightly. Then, split them in half and place the bottom halves on a serving plate.
  • Top each biscuit bottom with a spoonful of the strawberry filling. Then, place the biscuit tops on the filling.
  • Serve the shortcakes immediately with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Shortcut strawberry shortcake is a delicious and easy dessert that can be made with just a few ingredients. It's perfect for a summer party or potluck, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give shortcut strawberry shortcake a try.

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