Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, with a simple made-from-scratch chocolate biscuit, homemade sweetened whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

I know the Fourth of July is still a few weeks away – but it’s kind of a special day for me. It’s my birthday!! One of my favorite summer desserts – especially Fourth of July desserts – is Strawberry Shortcake! Yes, I do consider it birthday food! 😍

I grew up eating the traditional little round, yellow sponge cakes you buy at the grocery store. While I love them, sometimes, I like to do things my own way (ok – technically, most of the time). Doing things my way in cooking and/or baking often means from scratch, so I can control what goes into the recipe and the quality of the ingredients.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is a heavenly dessert that’s hard to resist. With a made-from-scratch chocolate biscuit, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, it’s no wonder why this dessert is so popular. If you’re a fan of chocolate and strawberries, then you definitely need to try this dessert at least once.

One of the great things about Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is that it’s versatile. You can serve it for a special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary, or simply make it for a weekend treat. It’s also perfect for sharing with friends and family, too.

In addition to its delicious taste, Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is visually stunning. The contrast between the rich chocolate biscuit, the bright red strawberries, and the fluffy white cream is sure to impress. It’s a dessert that’s sure to make a statement on any dessert table.

In my opinion, Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is a dessert that’s sure to impress. With its rich chocolate biscuit, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, it’s a treat that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, this dessert is definitely worth trying.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake: Ingredients & Equipment

To make this strawberry shortcake recipe, you will need …

Ingredients

For the strawberries

• fresh strawberries and granulated sugar – this is going to make the most scrumptious strawberry sauce for your shortcakes!

For the chocolate biscuits

• all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – the dry ingredient to make the biscuits.
• cold butter – I prefer to use unsalted for this recipe.
• buttermilk and vanilla extract – the wet ingredients that bring everything together.

For serving

• Homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream or Cool Whip – for adding to the middle of your shortcake.

Equipment

• mixing bowls – to mix ingredients.
• baking sheet and parchment paper – for baking the biscuits.
• scoop or measuring cup – optional. But this will ensure your biscuits are of equal size.

Notes

• 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! 😍

How to make Strawberry Shortcake

Prepare the strawberries. Mix the strawberries with the sugar and let them stand for at least an hour.

Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Make the biscuits. 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. It’s important not to overmix the dough.

Bake. Drop batter onto the prepared baking sheets and bake the biscuits for 14-17 minutes, or until the biscuits are slightly golden brown on the edges and set.

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.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake: FAQs

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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Jamie Sherman

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, with a simple made-from-scratch chocolate biscuit, homemade sweetened whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.

4.77 from 17 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings (plus extra biscuits)

Calories 630 kcal

Equipment

• Silicone Pot Holder Trivet Mats – Hot Pads Spoon Rest, Multipurpose Trivet for Hot Dishers Heat Resistant Food Grade Silicone Set of 4
• Dough Blender, Top Professional Pastry Cutter with Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Blades, Medium Size
• Silicone Spatula Set of 4
• Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)
• Glass Measuring Cup Set (3-Piece, Microwave and Oven Safe)
• Stainless Steel Metal Measuring Spoons, Fits in Spice Jar, Set of 6 with bonus Leveler
• Stainless Steel Measuring Cups – 5 Piece Stackable Measuring Set
• Parchment Paper Roll with SmartGrid – 3 Boxes of 50 Square Feet (150 Sq. Ft Total)
• 15-Inch Nonstick Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  

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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

• Homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream or Cool Whip

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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: 1shortcakeCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 10gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 7gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 812IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 5mg

Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.

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Originally published on June 9, 2014. Updated on April 26, 2023.