Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is one of America's favorite desserts. The name derives from being made "short," a word dating back to the fifteenth century which basically means crisp from the use of fat. In England, the word shortcake is synonymous with the Scottish shortbread, a crisp and butter-rich cookie-like pastry.

In America, shortcake means a rich pastry enclosing fruits, and it became very popular in the mid-1800s. There are also many modern variations using pound cake, angel food cake, or sponge cake, but the traditional shortcake is usually made with a sweetened biscuit pastry, plenty of sliced strawberries, and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Below, you'll find several recipes for shortcake and a few other strawberry desserts.

Strawberry Shortcake
These strawberry shortcakes are made with a sweetened biscuit dough.
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Pound Cake with Strawberries
This strawberry dessert is made with a rich, moist pound cake. Delicious!
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Old-Time Strawberry Shortcake

Deluxe Strawberry Shortcake

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Strawberry Dumplings
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Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Strawberry Layered Dessert
Strawberry Muffins
Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry Pecan Bread
Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Fudge Balls
Strawberry Lemonade Punch
Strawberry Romaine Salad
Southern Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Icebox Pie
Strawberry Pie
Strawberry Pudding
Strawberry Trifle
Easy Strawberry Trifle
Two-Berry Crisp
Fresh Strawberry Cake
Macadamia Cheesecake w/Strawberry Sauce
Strawberries with Lemon Cream
Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Flowers
Easy Fresh Fruit Salad
Berry Blender Mousse
Strawberry Julep