Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

July, 21st 2022 By Recipes by Sugar
Recipe Credit: Recipes By Sugar
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Plated

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake, I promise this is worth the hassle. Yes you can go buy pre-made pound cake or angel food cake, cool whip or canned whipped cream, and strawberries in a can. Yes that is way easier, but it will not even compare to this recipe. This is one of my favorite desserts, especially during the Summer when strawberries are in season. I could seriously just dip the pound cake in the strawberries.

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Pound Cake – Click here for the recipe

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Strawberries

  • 1 – 2 containers fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 – 3/4 cup sugar

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Utensils Needed

Directions for Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

Prep Time: 45 minutes / Cook Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes – 2 hours

Pound Cake – Click here for the recipe

Mom's Pound Cake Plated

Strawberries

  1. While the pound cake cooks. Cut your strawberries up.
  2. I usually cut one medium strawberry into 4 slices. Larger strawberries I will do 5 – 6 slices.
  3. Place the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium size mixing bowl and mix well. Add more sugar as needed. Place in the fridge.
  4. I do like to stir the strawberries every hour or so up until we use them.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Strawberries

Whipped cream

  1. While the pound cake continues to bake.
  2. In your KitchenAid mixing bowl, attach your whisk attachment.
  3. Place the heavy whipping cream in the mixer and mix on high.
  4. Mix until stiff peaks form. (A few minutes)
  5. Dump vanilla and powdered sugar in and mix on low. May have to scrape sides.
  6. Wrap bowl with Seran Wrap and place in fridge until ready to use.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Whipped Cream

Assembly

  1. Once pound cake has cooled, remove from pan and slice.
  2. Top with strawberries and then whipped cream.
  3. Enjoy!

Variations

  • Vanilla ice cream goes well with this recipe also.