Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake is a quick and easy way to get this classic dessert on the table in less than 15 minutes! With a light and crumbly shortcake, fresh strawberries, and sweet whipped cream, this sweet treat is perfect for birthdays, the fourth of July, or any occasion!
Strawberry shortcake has been included in cookbooks as early as 1588. It’s no wonder; this tasty treat is a time-honored, American tradition!
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Made with Bisquick
My family knows all too well that I am the biggest fan of Bisquick. Part of why I love this recipe so much is because it is a perfect (sweet) example of how much easier and quicker Bisquick can make any dish!
This is the perfect dessert for all ages. Your kids will love it as well as any age of your adult family and friends!
Ingredients Needed:
- Fresh Strawberries – to get those sweet juices and best flavor.
- Sugar- is going to be used to make the strawberries sweet and juicy, as well as making your shortcake sweet!
- Original Bisquick Mix – the not-so-secret, magic ingredient
- Butter – room temp
- Whipped Cream – for topping!
How To Make Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake
Step 1. Prep The Strawberries
Stir the strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Cover the bowl and set in the refrigerator until ready to use. This time allows the strawberries to release their delicious juices!
Step 2. Make The Shortcake
In a medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls. Top each dough ball with a sprinkle of sugar!
Step 3. Bake
Bake in the oven 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow your shortcake to cool on a wire rack.
Step 4. Assemble & Enjoy!
Split your warm warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream!
FAQs
What is shortcake made of?
Shortcake has many similar ingredients to cake. However, the main difference is, shortcake’s butter is cut into its dry ingredients and has a texture that is similar to cornmeal.
Why is it called shortcake?
While shortcake is smaller than a traditional cake, its name actually comes from an old English term. “Short” was used to describe something made crumbly by adding fat to the recipe. In this case, butter!
Do you refrigerate strawberry shortcake?
The shortcake will absorb the strawberries and whipped topping after a time and become soggy. If you’d like to save it for later, I would recommend refrigerating the strawberries and shortcake separately!

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 4 cups Strawberries sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick Mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- Whipped Cream to top
Instructions
- Stir the strawberries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar together in a large bowl. Cover and set in the refrigerator until ready to use. This time allows the strawberries to release their delicious juices.
- In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tbsp sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On greased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls. Top with a sprinkle of sugar.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.