Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, with a simple made-from-scratch chocolate biscuit, homemade sweetened whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.
Servings: 6 servings (plus extra biscuits)
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
Serving: 1shortcake | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 5mg
