30-Minute Heavenly Strawberry Shortcake with Pound Cake
A quick and delightful strawberry shortcake made with pound cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pound cake (450 grams), sliced
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (450 grams), sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar (65 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream (360 ml)
Instructions
- Combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a large bowl. Let them sit for 20-30 minutes to release their juices.
- Slice the pound cake into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Create layers by placing a slice of pound cake at the bottom, topping it with strawberries and syrup, then adding whipped cream.
- Repeat layering until desired height is reached.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg