Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, with a simple made-from-scratch chocolate biscuit, homemade sweetened whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
I know the Fourth of July is still a few weeks away – but it’s kind of a special day for me. It’s my birthday!! One of my favorite summer desserts – especially Fourth of July desserts – is Strawberry Shortcake! Yes, I do consider it birthday food! 😍
I grew up eating the traditional little round, yellow sponge cakes you buy at the grocery store. While I love them, sometimes, I like to do things my own way (ok – technically, most of the time). Doing things my way in cooking and/or baking often means from scratch, so I can control what goes into the recipe and the quality of the ingredients.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is a heavenly dessert that’s hard to resist. With a made-from-scratch chocolate biscuit, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, it’s no wonder why this dessert is so popular. If you’re a fan of chocolate and strawberries, then you definitely need to try this dessert at least once.
One of the great things about Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is that it’s versatile. You can serve it for a special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary, or simply make it for a weekend treat. It’s also perfect for sharing with friends and family, too.
In addition to its delicious taste, Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is visually stunning. The contrast between the rich chocolate biscuit, the bright red strawberries, and the fluffy white cream is sure to impress. It’s a dessert that’s sure to make a statement on any dessert table.
In my opinion, Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is a dessert that’s sure to impress. With its rich chocolate biscuit, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, it’s a treat that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, this dessert is definitely worth trying.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake: Ingredients & Substitutions
To make this strawberry shortcake recipe, you will need …
Ingredients
For the strawberries
- fresh strawberries and granulated sugar – this is going to make the most scrumptious strawberry sauce for your shortcakes!
For the chocolate biscuits
- all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – the dry ingredient to make the biscuits.
- cold butter – I prefer to use unsalted for this recipe.
- buttermilk and vanilla extract – the wet ingredients that bring everything together.
For serving
- Homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream or Cool Whip – for adding to the middle of your shortcake.
Notes
- Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake can be enjoyed during any season but is especially popular during the summer months when fresh strawberries are abundant.
- If you want to add an extra layer of flavor to your Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, you can try drizzling it with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce.
- It’s important to use ripe and juicy strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If you’re serving this dessert at a party, you can also set up a DIY dessert station where guests can build their own Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake.
- These chocolate biscuits are great for breakfast too!! Spread on some honey cinnamon butter or your favorite jam for a slightly indulgent treat! 😍
How to make Strawberry Shortcake
Prepare the strawberries. Mix the strawberries with the sugar and let them stand for at least an hour.
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Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Make the biscuits. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla just until combined. It’s important not to overmix the dough.
Bake. Drop batter onto the prepared baking sheets and bake the biscuits for 14-17 minutes, or until the biscuits are slightly golden brown on the edges and set.
Serve. Split the biscuits in half, and top the bottom portion of the biscuit with sweetened whipped cream and strawberries. Replace the top part of the biscuit. Serve immediately.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake: FAQs
It can be a bit time-consuming to make, but it’s not difficult. With the right recipe and ingredients, anyone can make this delicious dessert.
Yes, it can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve. The chocolate biscuits can be kept at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerated for up to a week. It’s a great option for parties or events where you want to spend less time in the kitchen.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best eaten within a few days of making it.
While fresh strawberries are recommended for the best flavor and texture, frozen strawberries can be used if fresh strawberries are not available. Just be sure to thaw the strawberries and pat them dry before using them in the recipe.
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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Equipment
- Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats – Hot Pads Spoon Rest, Multipurpose Trivet for Hot Dishers Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Set of 4
Ingredients
For the strawberries
- 1 quart strawberries sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
For the chocolate biscuits
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes 1 1/2 sticks
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Extra ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the strawberries with the 1/2 cup of sugar. Let stand for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla just until combined – DO NOT OVERMIX.
- Drop batter by 1/3 cupful onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 14-17 minutes, or until the biscuits are slightly golden brown on the edges and set.
- To serve, split the biscuits in half and top the bottom portion of the biscuit with sweetened whipped cream and strawberries. Replace the top part of the biscuit. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It's best eaten within a few days of making it.
- Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake can be enjoyed during any season but is especially popular during the summer months when fresh strawberries are abundant.
- If you want to add an extra layer of flavor to your Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, you can try drizzling it with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce.
- It's important to use ripe and juicy strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If you're serving this dessert at a party, you can also set up a DIY dessert station where guests can build their own Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake.
- These chocolate biscuits are great for breakfast too!! Spread on some honey cinnamon butter or your favorite jam for a slightly indulgent treat! 😍
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on June 9, 2014. Updated on April 26, 2023.
Easy and simple, but looks killing delicious! I will give it a try. Pinned!
Chelsea post tenancy cleaning
I LOVE strawberry shortcake! Annoyance is my first reaction to someone messing with it, but this looks too good not to try!
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This looks great!
This looks SOOOOOO good! I repinned it. And…I have strawberries that need to be used, so I think I might try this recipe this week.
Thanks!
My mother used to make chocolate biscuits! Good Memory;))
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Hi Jamie – love the idea of chocolate biscuits for strawberry shortcake – and having them for breakfast is a pretty awesome idea, too! 🙂 Thanks for sharing and pinning! Hope you have a happy Tuesday! xo
Another winner Jamie! I have never thought to use chocolate cake for strawberry shortcake…lovely twist on a summer classic!
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Happy Valley Chow
This is brilliant! Why have I never thought of making chocolate strawberry shortcakes? Can't wait to try this one. 🙂
This is brilliant! Why have I never thought of making chocolate strawberry shortcakes? Can't wait to try this one. 🙂
Oh my! Three of my absolute faves rolled into one … oh and I forgot the cream, so that makes four 🙂 Alice @ Mums Make Lists
This looks delicious! I just started a linkup for garden harvest recipes called Eating Inside the Box! It would be awesome if you would share this with us! Please add any other recipes to any fruit/veggie category you'd like! Enjoy the harvest!
http://www.cultivatenourishing.com/strawberries/
Mmm … what a great recipe! I will look for any excuse to eat chocolate, especially if it's with delicious strawberries. Thanks for sharing:)
Could you use regular 2% milk if do not have buttermilk?
Stella, You can make buttermilk by using a Tbsp of either vinegar or lemon juice and adding enough milk to make a cup. Let sit for 5 minutes and voila, buttermilk.