Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
💋Flirt with Chocolate, Fall for Strawberries
Let’s be real: chocolate and strawberries are basically the Brangelina of dessert pairings—before things got messy. They just work. And when you marry them into a sassy shortcake that’s rich, fudgy, and positively dripping with whipped cream and hot fudge? Oh honey, you’re not just serving dessert… you’re serving drama in the best possible way.
This Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake is not your grandma’s biscuit-and-berries situation. This is bold, rich, and unapologetically extra. Because when you’re baking like a Lou Lou Girls, you’re never going half-sugar on anything.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
Chocolate Shortcake
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk chocolate Guittard chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon sugar
Strawberries
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
Topping
Shaved chocolate
Whipping cream
Hot fudge
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
🍫 Recipe Directions: Let’s Bake Up Some Sass
Chocolate Shortcake
- Preheat that oven to 375°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper like a boss.
- In a big bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in your cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers (no judgment) to blend until crumbly.
- Stir in sugar and chocolate chips, then pour in the half and half. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into rounds or squares—whatever makes your heart skip.
- Place on the baking sheet and brush tops with egg whites. Sprinkle with that little tablespoon of sugar to make them sparkle.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until edges are crisp and tops are subtly puffed. Let cool (but not too long—you’ll be drooling).
Strawberries
- While your shortcake is living its best life in the oven, slice your strawberries.
- Toss with ½ cup sugar and let sit for at least 30 minutes. They’ll release their juice and become a juicy strawberry slush of dreams.
Topping Time
- Whip your cream until it’s nice and fluffy—add a hint of vanilla if you’re living dangerously.
- Shave some chocolate like you’re sculpting dessert art.
- Warm your hot fudge. Try not to eat it straight from the jar… or do. You deserve happiness.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
🔥 Calorie Count & Nutritional Facts (Per Divine Slice)
Serving Size: 1 Shortcake (serves about 10)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~410 kcal |
| Carbs | 45g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Fat | 24g |
| Saturated Fat | 14g |
| Sugar | 26g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sodium | 220mg |
Yes, she’s rich. Yes, she’s indulgent. And yes, she’s totally worth it.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
💁♀️ Cooking Tips That’ll Have You Mixing Like a Maven
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use cold butter for maximum flakiness. Cube it like it owes you money, then cut it into your dry mix until it resembles yummy sandy pebbles.
- Don’t Overwork the Dough: Mix until just combined—shortcake dough is like your ex: the less time spent on it, the better.
- Chocolate Chips Are Optional—but Let’s Be Honest, They’re Not: Those creamy Guittard chips melt like silk into the dough. You can use semi-sweet or dark if you’re feeling moody.
- Strawberry Magic Tip: After slicing, toss those berries with sugar and let them hang out for 30 minutes. They’ll get syrupy and juicy like they’ve got secrets to tell.
- Whipping Cream = Airy Fabulousness: Whip your cream until it forms soft peaks. Add a dash of vanilla if you’re fancy (and you are).
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
💡 Recipe Variations That’ll Make You Wanna Remix
- Spicy Chocolate Shortcake: Add a pinch of cayenne and cinnamon to the dough for a Mexican chocolate twist.
- Berries & Cream Medley: Swap strawberries with raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries. Or go full Fruit Ninja and use all three.
- Boozy Babe Version: Soak strawberries in a splash of Grand Marnier or Chambord. Don’t tell anyone unless they’re old enough to gossip.
- Mini Party Shortcakes: Use a biscuit cutter to create adorable minis for individual servings. Perfect for showers, brunches, and your Pinterest board.
- Gluten-Free Swap: Sub in your fave gluten-free flour blend and add 1 tsp xanthan gum for structure. Still dreamy, still irresistible.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
💖 Final Thoughts: Dessert That Stuns and Slays
This recipe? It’s not just a dessert—it’s a main character moment. It’s the dish that makes your guests pause mid-chew and say, “Who made this?!” while secretly planning how they’ll steal your recipe and claim it as their own.
The combo of rich chocolate shortcake, juicy strawberries, whipped cream fluff, and hot fudge drizzle is downright scandalous. And let’s be honest: scandalous is kinda our vibe.
Whether you serve it at a dinner party, a birthday bash, or a Tuesday night in sweatpants, this Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake delivers drama, delight, and just enough chocolate to make your heart sing.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
🎀Slay the Shortcake Game
So go ahead, dust off that cocoa powder and channel your inner Lou Lou Girls. You’ve got the sass, the skills, and now the recipe. Just don’t forget the whipped cream crown—because dessert queens deserve to sparkle.
And if you’ve got leftovers? Call me. I’m always here for a second helping and a kitchen gossip sesh. 🍓🍫👑
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Looks great and love the idea! Pinned and shared!
Hope to see you on Saturday!
I am not a huge chocolate fan but my daughter would love this. Glad you shared at #HomeMattersParty
Wow, I could devour this right now. Yummy! Your picture is causing me to drool.
Bev
This looks excellent! You are really amazing!! You have been pinned,tweeted and posted to Facebook! Your post will be featured this week on the Friday Favorites Link Party at Mustlovehome.com. Come by and see your feature and share another of your favorite posts! The party goes live Thursday at 7PM. I hope to see your there…Hugs – Christine at Must Love Home
This looks absolutely fantastic, thanks for sharing at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
Oh. my. word! This looks so stinkin yummy! I CANNOT wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing it at Tips & Tricks last week. Hope you can join us again this week (the party just went live). See ya there?