5 from 12 votes
Strawberry Shortcake Cups
Strawberry Shortcake Cups stack layers of granulated sugar-sweetened strawberries with diced pound cake or angel food cake, topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream. The softness of the cake combined with macerated strawberries releases natural juices, creating a moist and fresh dessert. These portable cups can be sized for different occasions and are customizable with optional toppings like extra strawberries or whipped cream.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
318 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces pound cake or angel food cake, about half of a cake, thawed and diced, frozen
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Optional Toppings:
- strawberries
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Toss the strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes.
- Combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large chilled bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on medium-low for 1 minute. Turn up to medium-high and continue mixing until thick and creamy.
- Assemble the cups by layering cubes of cake, followed by a layer of strawberries, followed by whipped cream (and mousse if using).
- Repeat the layers and top with whipped cream, a strawberry, and sprinkles if desired.
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Notes
- Make the dessert in portions adjusted by container size, with about six servings from the recipe above.
- You may use homemade strawberry mousse as a richer alternative; allow extra chilling time before assembly.
- The recipe works well without mousse by relying on fresh strawberries and whipped cream for flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
318
(16%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
308mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
660IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
93mg
(103%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 93mg | 103% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.