Nothing screams summer like strawberry shortcake! This version is made in a 9 x 13 pan and makes perfect squares to serve. Slices of light pound cake brushed with strawberry lemonade and topped with fresh strawberries make it the perfect summer dessert. This is my favorite strawberry shortcake recipe!
All about this strawberry shortcake recipe
Strawberry shortcake can be all shapes and sizes and is traditionally made with shortcake biscuits, whipped cream and fresh strawberries. My strawberry shortcake recipe is a little bit different just because the inspiration came from this lemon tiramisu cake which tastes so good! Along with whipped cream, the filling is made by mixing cream cheese, mascarpone and strawberry preserves to create a super-creamy and delicious filling.
Sliced pound cake helps to create the layers, a bit like how pasta is layered to make lasagna. Store bought pound cake is perfect to use, and no need to make it from scratch. The secret ingredient is strawberry lemonade, brush it on the pound cake slices to make them really moist. This strawberry shortcake is definitely better if made a day in advance to let the lemonade soak through the pound cake. The end result should be like a tiramisu.
FAQ'S ABOUT STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Is shortcake just like sponge cake? Shortcake is more like a crunchy biscuit with a soft center. Sponge cake is soft like a yellow cake.
Can I use angel food cake instead of pound cake? Yes, that would work, just remember to brush it generously with the strawberry lemonade.
How do I prepare the strawberries? Give the strawberries a quick rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice of the green tops and then cut each strawberry into quarters.
How do I store this strawberry shortcake? Keep refrigerated and covered with plastic wrap.
