Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes (Amazing and Classic Dessert Recipe!) (2024)

Making Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes couldn’t be easier! Today I’m showing you how with my recipe for this classic summer dessert. Let’s bake!

When you think about quintessential summer desserts, strawberry shortcake probably comes to mind. This is is one of the desserts my mom often made during the summer months, especially when strawberries were at their peak. I was in heaven!

Typically, we used store-bought shortcake shells and cool whip. As a kid, I thought the combination was amazing. I still like them, however, today I want to show you how to make everything from scratch.

Yep, we’re baking the shortcakes, whipping the cream, and macerating the strawberries. That might sound like a lot, but it’s all pretty easy.

If you’ve never made single-serving strawberry shortcakes before now, I have a feeling they are going to be your new summer go-to!

Let’s get to it!

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes:

Start with the strawberries. You need to macerate them. This is a fancy term for adding sugar to cut-up strawberries to create a delicious juice. That’s it.

Simply slice the strawberries, sprinkle them with sugar, and wait a few hours. I leave mine on the counter and stir them every half hour or so.

Then, it’s time to make the shortcake! And though it might look complicated, let me assure you it’s not.

The first step is to prepare the pan. With an intricate pan like this one, generously spray the molds with baking spray. Then, add all-purpose flour to each mold, shake that around, and discard the excess. (You can find that pan that I used HERE.)

Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then add the vanilla, softened butter, milk, and egg. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about two minutes. (You’ll find the full ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card below.)

I told you it wasn’t difficult!

Now spoon the mixture into the prepared shortcake pan and pop that in the oven.

Quick note: I recommend placing a sheet pan under the cake pan to catch any batter that might spill over when you fill the molds. That will make cleanup a breeze.

When the shortcakes are done, let them cool in the pan. Once they’re completely cooled, the shortcakes will be easier to remove from the pan. To release the cakes, loosen each shortcake with your finger and invert the pan.

While the shortcakes cool, make the Homemade Whipped Cream. I have a delicious recipe which I shared HERE. I’ll walk you through it step-by-step. I promise it’s simple and that the results are delicious!

At this point, you’re ready to assemble the shortcakes. Spoon a mound of macerated strawberries onto each shortcake. Drizzle with a little of the strawberry juice, too. Finally, top the strawberries with a big dollop of freshly whipped cream.

For garnish, tuck sliced strawberry and a piece of fresh mint in the whipped cream. This is not required, but it makes the dessert look extra special.

I also highly recommend homemade whipped cream. Again, it’s SO simple to make! You can grab my recipe here. I break the process down step-by-step. I’m betting you’ll never go back to store-bought whipped cream once you’ve made your own.

Tada! That’s it! These Homemade Strawberry Shortcakes are ready to be enjoyed. Talk about the perfect summer dessert!

The flavor combination in these shortcakes is divine! I also love how the shortcake soaks up the juice from the macerated strawberries. It’s no wonder this dessert has passed the test of time!

If you’re looking for more shortcake ideas, then try these:

• Blueberry Shortcakes
• Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcakes
• Mixed Berry Shortcakes in a Mason Jar

As always, happy baking!

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