Shortcake Recipes

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Strawberries and Cream Scones

I took a leap and veered from Mom's original shortcake recipe to create this scone recipe with cream and strawberries. Instead of a short biscuit, I made light sweet-cream scones for the shortcake part. The difference was delightful! —Martha Laviolette, South Rockwood, Michigan

Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

1 review

This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...


Ginger-Peach Shortcake

There's nothing better than fresh summer produce, except maybe when it's used to make this peach shortcake. It's quick and...


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Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake

5 reviews

This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my...


Blackberry-Topped Sponge Cakes

The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food,...

Shortcake for 50

1 review

Folks are always impressed to see these individual shortcakes on the buffet table. They're surprisingly easy to make.—Clara Honeyager, Mukwonago,...


Citrus Berry Shortcake

11 reviews

Here's a quick and easy classic with a soft shortcake layer. Sometimes, I'll sprinkle blueberries over the top for an...

Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcakes

1 review

Nothing says spring better than a fresh strawberry shortcake. It is heavenly. My mother and I usually make this with...


Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce

3 reviews

Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is...


Super Strawberry Shortcake

2 reviews

"Wow!" is what people say when I set this dessert on the table. It's fun to serve since it's attractive,...


Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

46 reviews

This recipe was given to me by a co-worker, and it gets rave reviews every time. I've tried it with...

Mixed Fruit Shortcakes

1 review

This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with...


Homemade Strawberry Shortcake

6 reviews

It seems I can never get enough of Grandma's shortcake! This recipe is special to me and it's the first...


Strawberry Shortcake Cups

12 reviews

Back when store-bought shortcake was an unheard-of thing, my grandmother passed this mini strawberry shortcake recipe down to my mother....


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Picnic Berry Shortcakes

7 reviews

You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the...


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Best Strawberry Shortcake

8 reviews

For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...

Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

3 reviews

It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...


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Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake

14 reviews

This biscuit strawberry shortcake is the perfect ending to any meal. Homemade biscuits and fresh berries shine in this classic...


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Mixed Berry Shortcake

This strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe looks so pretty served in parfait glasses. Sweet berries and a cool custard sauce are...


Strawberry Lemon Shortcake

6 reviews

I love a good strawberry shortcake, but this recipe is my favorite by far. The citrus zest in the dough...


Lemon-Berry Shortcake

19 reviews

This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped...


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Strawberry Shortcake

71 reviews

I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This...


Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake

22 reviews

When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great...


Grandma’s Strawberry Shortcake

4 reviews

I can still taste the juicy berries piled over warm biscuits and topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream....


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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

14 reviews

My grandma topped this treat with homemade vanilla ice cream. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

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Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake

9 reviews

For a tasty twist, this special shortcake has a berry layer on the bottom. The tempting strawberry upside-down cake is...


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Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

7 reviews

When my wonderful friend Kelly brought me a pint of strawberries, I didn’t want to just eat them straight (tempting...


Triple Berry Shortcake

1 review

My great-great-grandmother handed down her shortcake recipe. I’m sharing it because it’s way too fabulous to keep it a secret!...