This easy strawberry shortcake recipe with cake mix is a must for summer.
Okay, listen up.
We’re all busy, we’re all tired, and honestly, sometimes I just want dessert without feeling like I need to attend a culinary academy first. You know what I’m talking about? So, let’s ditch the complicated stuff and talk about the real hero here: a super simple, crazy good and easy strawberry shortcake recipe made with cake mix.
Yes, cake mix. Don’t judge me. Life’s too short for stressing over flour ratios.
Why Cake Mix? Seriously?
Look, I get it. Some people are all about homemade from scratch everything. Good for them.
For the rest of us who have jobs, kids, and approximately 3.5 seconds to spare, cake mix is a lifesaver. It’s consistent, it’s easy, and honestly, nobody can really tell the difference once it’s slathered with strawberries and whipped cream. Plus, using a mix makes this dessert accessible to everyone, even the most kitchen-challenged.
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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe with Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box White Cake Mix (add ingredients according to box directions and bake)
- 1 lb Strawberries washed and sliced
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven.
- Bake white cake according to directions on box with all needed ingredients.
- After fully baked, allow cake to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice cake in half longwise.
- Mix together cream cheese, vanilla, milk and powdered sugar to create a cream cheese frosting. Adjust amounts of milk or powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
- Spread half of the cream cheese frosting on bottom half of cake.
- Slice all strawberries and layer half on top of cream cheese frosting.
- Top strawberries with other half of cake, then repeat layers of the second half of cream cheese frosting and second half of sliced strawberries.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks for Maximum Deliciousness
- Strawberry Sweetness: Taste your strawberries before you slice them. If they’re tart, add a bit of sugar and let them sit for 15-20 minutes. It makes a huge difference.
- Whipped Cream Wonders: Store-bought whipped cream is perfectly fine if you want to skip the cream cheese frosting. No need to break out the stand mixer unless you want to. However, a dash of vanilla extract into the whipped cream elevates it just slightly.
- Cake Options: You can use any cake mix flavor you like. Vanilla, strawberry, yellow, even chocolate could be fun!
- Don’t Overbake: A slightly under-baked cake is better than an over-baked one. Keep an eye on it toward the end of the baking time.
- Make It Fancy: Add some fresh mint leaves as a garnish. Or sprinkle some graham cracker crumbs. Get creative!
There you have it, folks. A no-nonsense, utterly delicious and easy strawberry shortcake recipe with cake mix that will be a win with your family. It’s perfect for a quick dessert after dinner, a last-minute party treat, or just when you need something sweet and comforting. So, embrace the cake mix, enjoy the strawberries, and let’s all just relax and enjoy the sweetness. After all, life’s too short to spend it stressed out in the kitchen. Let me know how yours turns out!
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