Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake is a classic American dessert featuring layers of sweet cake or biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. It typically uses vanilla-flavored sponge cake or buttery shortcake biscuits, macerated strawberries, and light, airy whipped cream. The dish is widely associated with summer celebrations and picnics in the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is generally high in carbohydrates from the cake and added sugar, with moderate fat from the cream and butter. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, offering some vitamin C from the strawberries and calcium from the dairy.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	220 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Phosphorus	60 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg

Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Strawberry Shortcake has evolved from a savory 16th-century English biscuit-based dish to the sweet, fruit-forward version popular in America today. Its simplicity and reliance on seasonal berries make it a beloved symbol of summer and a canvas for regional variations.