Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

This recipe merges two of my favorite desserts…Chocolate + Strawberry Shortcake = YUM! Really, there’s no need for a special occasion to serve up this little bit of goodness! It’s a delicious treat which will be enjoyed all throughout the year. However, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we have been looking at one of our favorites to share with you.

Surprise your sweetheart with a dessert on Valentine’s Day they’ll love – this is a mix of chocolate cake/cookie and a strawberry shortcake. My kids LOVE it and ask for it whenever we head over to family or friends and we are in charge of dessert. 🙂

Get your menu planned out and make sure this is one of the items on it, because the whole family will thank you later! What a fun way to serve up a little love! I also enjoy wrapping up a little gift to serve with dessert or having it on the table when dinner is ready. Here are some fun Valentine’s Day gift ideas!

Looking for another Valentine’s Day recipe to try out? Check out more tasty treats and menu ideas to serve up on Valentine’s Day here! From breakfast to lunch or dinner ideas, then other fantastic dessert ideas as well. There’s surely something there everyone will love!

Want to add a little splash of color and decoration to your house for Valentine’s Day? We have several projects to inspire you for your own home or to give as a gift to family or friends! Check out all of the Valentine’s Day Homemade ideas and DIY’s here and get started on your favorite!

If you have little ones or are headed to a party with little ones, make sure to have Valentine’s Day cards ready! Here are 20+ ideas which all have candy-free alternatives! The kids love to have the little toys that go with them, and it’s fun to put the cards together with the creative sayings on them. Check them all out here!

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

There's no need for a special occasion to serve up this little bit of goodness! It's a delicious treat which will be enjoyed all throughout the year.

4.50 / 5 ( 4 Reviews )

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes minutes

Serves: 4

Adjust Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar plus extra for sprinkling
• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
• 5 tablespoons whole milk
• 4 cups strawberries, stemmed and sliced about 3 1/2 cups sliced
• ⅔ cup heavy cream

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
• Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1/4 cup sugar into a large bowl.
• Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Stir in milk until a rough dough forms. Do not overmix.
• Divide dough into 4 equal portions (a heaping 1/3 cup each).
• Gently shape into mounds; sprinkle tops with sugar.
• Transfer to baking sheet and bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer biscuits to a wire rack and let cool.
• Toss strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl.
• Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until juices form, about 30 minutes.
• Using a hand mixer on high, whip cream and 2 Tbsp. sugar in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
• Using a serrated knife, slice each biscuit in half horizontally and place 1 bottom half on each of 4 plates. Spoon 1/4 of berry mixture on each bottom.
• Dollop with whipped cream and top with remaining biscuit halves.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 469mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g