Cupcake Shortcakes

by Laura on Jul, 01, 2009 in cake, dessert, fruit, holiday

I love strawberry shortcake. However, I have never been a fan of those cake cups you buy in the grocery store. I always just make a cake from a box mix instead. So the other day when I was going to make the cake for my shortcake, I thought why not do cupcakes. The thing that’s nice about cupcakes is you have portion control. You’ll also get 24 cupcakes, so you can throw some in the freezer for another day. These little cuties would also be great to serve for you’re 4th of July barbecue, just add some fresh blueberries and you’ve got a red, white, and blue dessert!

Cupcake Shortcakes

Cupcakes, prepared from a box cake mix (I like the golden vanilla flavor, but white and yellow also work)
sweetened whipped cream
strawberries
sugar

Make cupcakes using you boxed cake mix according to the package directions. At least one hour before serving you shortcake, slice your strawberries and sprinkle with sugar. Sprinkle with enough to lightly coat the berries. Now let it sit and you strawberries will get sweet and juicy. Cup each cupcake in half to serve. Put a spoonful of whipped cream on the bottom half followed by some strawberries. The place the top half on top and do more whipped cream and strawberries. Add a few fresh blueberries on top is desired to make a red, white and blue dessert.

Laura

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15 Responses to “Cupcake Shortcakes”

Half Baked Jul, 08, 2009 at 3:10 pm #

Really cute cuppies!!!

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Katrina Jul, 02, 2009 at 5:17 pm #

These look so delicious!

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thecookingnurse Jul, 02, 2009 at 6:53 am #

How cute, I have never liked the one's in the store either!

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Mary at My New 30 Jul, 01, 2009 at 9:15 pm #

I don't care who ya are .. those are soooooo purty!!

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PheMom Jul, 01, 2009 at 9:15 pm #

What a cute idea for any day, and for the 4th! Those store bought pre-made cakes taste pretty awful, don't they?!

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finsmom Jul, 01, 2009 at 8:39 pm #

Just look at how pretty these look! Great idea!

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Jennifer Jul, 01, 2009 at 10:56 am #

This is such a GREAT and easy idea!!!

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Melissa Jul, 01, 2009 at 10:46 am #

These look really great. What a cute idea!

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Jenny Jul, 01, 2009 at 9:30 am #

This is a great idea and could not come at a better time. They had buy one get one strawberries the other day and I have been trying to think of a way to use them since I too hate those cake things at the grocery store. Thanks

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Melody Jul, 01, 2009 at 7:31 am #

I was just wondering about what I should bring to the BBQ! This would be so refreshing!

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Barbara Bakes Jul, 01, 2009 at 7:23 am #

How cute are these! Great idea!

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mary'smom Jul, 01, 2009 at 7:11 am #

Thanks for the tip! These look delicious!

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Wendy Jul, 01, 2009 at 6:56 am #

mmm great idea! these look yummy!

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