I am not a fan of cooking. Or baking. Or doing anything in the kitchen. But I have to do it. So I look for easy things to make so I don't lose my mind. One of our favorites is a simple strawberry shortcake dessert. When I say simple, I mean it. I can't stand recipes that say they are simple and have like 10 ingredients and 15 steps. This is not simple.
But my recipe is.
You'll need strawberries, sugar, pound cake, and whipped cream. See? I'm not even having you MAKE your own pound cake. I mean, you can. But if you're like me, you want EASY. And easy means buying pound cake that is ready to go.
Then you'll cut the strawberries.
Put the strawberries in a bowl and fill with enough water to cover the strawberries.
Then you add 1/2 cup of sugar. If you used two cases of strawberries, make it a cup. Really, put as much sugar as you want. Taste test. 1/2 cup is usually enough for 1 package. Stir.
Stick the strawberries in the fridge for at least an hour.
Then prepare the strawberry shortcake! Cut the pound cake. Top with strawberries. I like adding the sugar water on top of my pound cake. Complete with whipped cream, unless you're weird like my husband and son and do not like whipped cream.
And that's it! See? Simple! I even served mine in paper bowls so I wouldn't have to do dishes.
Do you prefer easy recipes or do you like cooking and/or baking?
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I like easy recipes. I'm not a fan of baking. I do it because my daughter like it, but I still stick to the easy recipes. Your strawberry shortcake looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!! I love whipped cream..hahaha. Yum yum!!!! Pinning this!
ReplyDeleteNow I am going to get the stuff to have this haha! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI am basically drooling!! I have never had strawberry shortcake. I always admire the concept when I see pictures but never had any. I think I must!!!
ReplyDeleteYummy!!!!!! This is how I do it too!
ReplyDeleteEasy and delicious! I like your style. Cassidy sometimes spends hours making the biscuits or cakes from scratch. Umm.. no thanks.
ReplyDeletelove it! how does one eat this without cream?? it's sacreligious!! it's one of the best duos in food history. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove Sara Lee pound cake - with or without strawberries!
ReplyDeleteThis does sound so good! I am weird and don't like whipped cream, haha, but when I make this, I'll definitely pick some up for my husband who does!
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my alley!! This looks yummss!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so simple and delightful! I will definitely try it :)
ReplyDeleteThat's how I make mine, too! It is the BEST summer dessert ever!
ReplyDeleteThat is so easy! It's like a deconstructed cake. May have to pinch this idea for the Summer!
ReplyDeleteYum and super easy too! I can almost convince myself it's healthy because of the strawberries too ;-) Nikki x
ReplyDeleteHahahaha definitely my kind of easy recipe, thanks for this I was thinking it would be another 10 ingredient 15 step simple recipe lol
ReplyDeleteA lazy persons Strawberry Shortcake. Love it, and thanks for the recipe. I'll have to give it a go.
ReplyDeletePerfect strawberry shortcake hack .Loved that you really made it an easy recipe and not just for saying .
ReplyDeleteI love easy recipes and this one looks amazing will be trying it out the earliest :D
ReplyDeleteTHis looks absolutely yummy and super easy! ideal for me that I am a dessert lover but not of baking! LOL
ReplyDeleteI need to try this because my daughter LOVES strawberries! She would eat it all day if I let her! Love that this recipe doesn't take too long.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite dessert ever. Just about like I make it. Don't know why people have to complicate it. Wink.
ReplyDeleteThis is a simple yet delicious recipe! Definitely One of my faves.
ReplyDeleteI love a good strawberry short cake. I haven't tried my hand at making it myself though, but this looks nice and simple for me to try out!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a simple and great recipe. I would love to make it as a surprise dessert for my family tonight :)
ReplyDeleteStrawberry Shortcake is my favorite. What a great idea how you made it. I always spend a fortune in the bakery. I am going to try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteSuch an easy recipe of strawberry shortcake will try this out.
ReplyDeleteSimple enough recipe. With a dollop of vegan whip cream and it would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteEasiest recipe ever! Love recipes that my kids can make themselves as well.
ReplyDeleteWow, your hubby and son ARE weird. How can they not like whipped cream?
ReplyDeleteLol, I love your take on this dessert though - it looks simple and fun, and you could even make it "fancy" by making separate little mini ones with one cube of cake, one berry, a drizzle of juice, and a tiny squirt of cream. Oooh, or you could do skewers! Yum!
Sarah Lee it's my all time favorite dessert, I eat it with ice cream. Can't wait to try this option.
ReplyDeleteThis has got to be THE easiest strawberry shortcake recipe I've ever seen, thank you. Tis the season. This is an awesome to showcase the most beautiful berries I've ever seen here in Korea.
ReplyDeleteStrawberry shortcake is probably the best summer dessert. I'm off to the store now to buy the ingredients! haha
ReplyDeleteThat is very simplistic for sure. :). And hey! It's a yummy recipe. Nothing too bad at all.
ReplyDeleteHaha yes score! Now this is a deal that I could get on board with, I love a quick easy desert mmm x
ReplyDeleteYes and Yes! I cheat too! We love to get Kentucky Fried Chicken biscuits for our shortcake. I love an uncomplicated dessert!
ReplyDeleteAlright, you said that magic word, EASY. I will have to try this.
ReplyDeleteI used to make these all the time. These have a way of cooling a person off on a hot summer day.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe does look easy enough! The cake looks so yummy too.
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This is definitely an easy way to make strawberry shortcake! Love the pound cake hack, I can't believe I didn't think of that before! So awesome.
ReplyDeleteAh I love strawberry shortcake :) Yours looks absolutely delicious!!
ReplyDeleteOmg can we say yum?!? I just love strawberry shortcake! Must give your recipe a try!
ReplyDeleteI typically prefer to bake when I make desserts but it is SO important to have a few go-to easy recipes. This is a perfect go-to for when you're short on time!
ReplyDeleteOh yum! Strawberry shortcake is so delicious. I can't wait for strawberry season!
ReplyDeleteOmg here goes my diet. This looks amazing
ReplyDeleteWow..This look yummy! I will definitely try this soon as possible. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty much how my mom made it, but she bought those little shortcake cake cups an used those. I love strawberry shortcake.
ReplyDeleteIf in a hurt that would be perfect. We prefer to make most of our food from scratch. Less preservatives and yuck in our food
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea for a quick dessert especially if you have guests over and have no clue what to serve them. I think this is awesome with tea as well! Or coffee whichever you prefer on a lazy afternoon.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves strawberry shortcake, but we never have it because its so annoying to make. She is going to LOVE this easy version!
ReplyDeleteThat looks pretty delicious I can’t Deny. I don’t actually like cake but my love does and probably would love it with lots and lots of sugar lol! Or maybe I can make it when hosting a get together at my place! Anyway thank you for sharing your version!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I love strawberry shortcake! It is always delicious and I totally have to try making it myself!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry shortcake is one of my favorite summer desserts. It's so simple and refreshing! The hardest part for me is keeping the whipped cream fresh and fluffy in the heat, but boy do I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love whipped cream and also love strawberries. I'm going to try this out soon!
ReplyDeleteI love easy recipes. I love cooking but baking is not my strong suit so I am all for shortcuts like using pre-made pound cake.
ReplyDeleteI remember I've tried this before and it was a big hit to my family. But that was a long time ago. Its about time to make it again perfect for family gathering.
ReplyDeleteSee now you are totally speaking my language. I don't make this any day of the week. You are right this is the easiest strawberry shortcake ever. I am all about that.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty and it is totally the simplest! Strawberry makes any dessert idea better!
ReplyDeleteThis is so simple. I cannot wait to try it. I am sure my son will love it. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of strawberry shortcake. I always say it just tastes like summer. This looks like a great way to have it now.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty much the same way my mom would make it! Sometimes she would even skip the pound cake, and buy the precut small round pastries in the produce section.
ReplyDeleteStrawberry shortcake is the bomb. It is one of my favorite desserts.
ReplyDeleteNow that is an easy shortcake. Love this recipe so much.
ReplyDeleteA quick dessert especially when you're craving for some cake. Love how easy it is to make as well.
ReplyDeleteLoving the low hassle strawberry shortcake! Why make it harder than it needs to be?
ReplyDeleteI love to cook but I HATE baking so this recipe is right up my alley. It doesn't hurt that it is my husband's favorite dessert ever, so we both win!
ReplyDeleteI do love a good cake recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this!!
ReplyDeletePerfect for a lazy day when you don't feel like baking but would love a serving of cake! I think this is awesome! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteThis seems super easy and yummy. I am not very good when it comes to baking but would definitely try this out.
ReplyDeleteOh yes a quick fix strawberry shortcake - this is the perfect quick dessert for weeknights!
ReplyDeletei cant have the cake but i love some strawberries and whip cream! this just makes my mouth water looking at it!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering! I LOVE Strawberry Shortcake and the easier to make ANY dessert - the better for me!
ReplyDeleteI am drooling right now!! I have never had strawberry shortcake in my life! Can you believe it???.I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteYou don't need to be a professional cook or baker to whip delicious treats and dish. I think this is an easy but yummy strawberry shortcake.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I have to make this it is nice and simple. We love Strawberry Shortcake sounds so delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe husband looooves this dessert. I'm definitely trying this one out for him this weekend! Thanks for making it so easy.
ReplyDeleteStawberry Short Cake is hands.down my favorite summertime dessert!!! It is the perfect end to an outdoor barbecue! I love that you used the Sara Lee cake...I used to use Entenmann's, but fell in love with the Sara Lee! Im pinning this recipe!
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