Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Recipe for Any Occasion
This chocolate strawberry shortcake dessert is the ultimate treat with its rich cocoa layers, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped topping. An easy chocolate strawberry shortcake that's perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a simple weekend dessert. Elevate your homemade chocolate shortcake with strawberries into an impressive layered strawberry shortcake with chocolate finish!
Equipment
- 9-inch layer pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pints strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 12 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease two 9-inch layer pans to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then, pour in the milk and mix until just moistened.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared layer pans, and bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the layers cool completely.
- While the shortcake layers are cooling, combine the sliced strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes to draw out the juices.
- Carefully remove the shortcake layers from their pans. Place one layer on a serving plate, top with half of the strawberry mixture, and spread half of the whipped topping over it. Add the second shortcake layer on top, followed by the remaining strawberry mixture and whipped topping. Finally, drizzle with chocolate syrup for that finishing touch.