Easy Strawberry Shortcake With Cake Mix

Name: Easy Strawberry Shortcake With Cake Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Box cake mix (Yellow or Butter); 1 pound Strawberries; 1 tub Cool whip (8 oz.); 1 container Strawberry gel (12 oz.)

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When you think of a delicious cake or dessert there is a high chance that you will think of strawberries or strawberry flavored cakes. Summer is officially here and nothing says summer like a delicious strawberry dessert. I love a good cool light dessert in the summer!

My Easy Strawberry Shortcake With Cake Mix will be perfect for all of your summer picnics and summer entertaining! So, here I am showcasing one of the easiest, simplest desserts.

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The best strawberry shortcake with cake box with. It is the easiest and simplest dessert you make to our loved ones and your kids. — Easy, simple, and the most delicious!

I can’t get enough of this dessert. I came to the conclusion that my summer can’t be without my creamy, strawberry-flavored shortcake. You can always make this recipe with a twist every time and with just 4 simple ingredients and super easy steps.

I am super excited to share with you this recipe that you will absolutely love. So, get up and grab your favorite cake mix box (I prefer yellow or butter cake mix for this recipe), cool whip, strawberries, and strawberry gel, and let’s make this deliciousness!

Great Tips For The Best Results

Get creative with strawberry shortcake toppings. This is the perfect dessert for any American Holiday! (Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day)

For a topping alternative, you can top your strawberry shortcake with macerated strawberries. First, slice some strawberries and add two or three tablespoons of granulated sugar (which differs according to how many strawberries you want to macerate). Next, stir from time to time until the strawberries start releasing their juices. Let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, top your shortcake with one of the delicious toppings and enjoy!

Add red and blue sprinkles or blueberries

You can add blue food coloring to your cool whip

Also, you may add a cute American flag on top.

Frequently Asked Questions About Strawberry Shortcake:

Is shortcake the same as pound cake?

Although the proportions are not always the same, a pound cake is so called because it is made of a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, a pound of butter, and a pound of eggs. However, a shortcake is a small cake made of fruits and cream and a slice of a pound cake (or other) at the bottom of a glass cup or cone.

What’s the best cake for a strawberry shortcake?

A classic flavor is the best choice. Choose vanilla, yellow, sponge cake, or whatever it is called for this recipe.

What You Need to Make this Strawberry Shortcake

Box Cake Mix Yellow or Butter
Strawberries
Tub of Cool Whip
Container of strawberry gel

Follow These Easy Steps

Bake cake according to instructions on the cake mix box.

Next, wash strawberries and cut them into small pieces. This is optional but you can add a few teaspoons of sugar to strawberries if desired.

Add strawberries to gel and mix well.

Layer slices of the cake, strawberries, cool whip, and then add the desired topping.

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