Simple Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Simple Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    52 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    37

Indulge in a decadent twist on a classic dessert! This Simple Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake features moist, chocolate-infused shortcakes layered with fresh, juicy strawberries and light, airy whipped topping. A delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Cholesterol
    1 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    231 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the unsweetened chocolate, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Cut in the margarine using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Blend in the sour milk and melted unsweetened chocolate until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. (35 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the cakes are cooled, sprinkle them with orange liqueur, if using. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Reserve 8-10 whole strawberries for garnish and slice the remaining strawberries. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with half of the sliced strawberries and half of the whipped topping. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully place the second cake layer on top. Spread with the remaining strawberries and whipped topping. Garnish with the whole strawberries. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Melt the semisweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave as described in step 2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the strawberries and whipped topping. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately or chill for later. (5 minutes)

For sour milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup, then fill with milk to the 1-cup line. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
For best results, use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Store leftover shortcake in the refrigerator.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Erich Crooks

    I didn't have orange liqueur so I skipped it, and it was still delicious.

  • Dereck Boehm

    This recipe was a hit! The chocolate shortcakes were so moist and the strawberries were perfectly sweet.

  • Maegan Jenkins

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the batter and it was amazing!

  • Maryse Feil

    Easy to follow and the shortcakes came out perfect! Definitely making this again.

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