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An Easy Summer Strawberry Dessert

Summertime calls for simple, refreshing desserts, and this Strawberry Shortcake made with poundcake fits the bill! I love an easy dessert that comes together quickly, and you can’t get much easier than this!

We’re putting a twist on the classic recipe by using a tender, homemade pound cake instead of strawberry shortcake with biscuits.

With juicy strawberries and a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, this yummy strawberry dessert is sure to become a family favorite. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a sweet treat after a long summer day.

Slice of strawberry shortcake poundcake served on a decorative white round plate.

Strawberry Shortcake Made with Poundcake

Enjoy two favorite desserts in one with this Strawberry Shortcake made with Pound Cake recipe! Fluffy and light pound cake is sliced and topped with sugared strawberries and a generous dollop of Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream!
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Course: Dessert
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with paddle and whisk attachments
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9×5 loaf pan
  • Baking spray
  • 2 medium mixing bowls

Ingredients  

Strawberries

  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • ยฝ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pound Cake

  • ยพ cups butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 ยฝ cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

Instructions 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with baking spray, then dust it with flour. Set the pan aside.
    ingredients needed for strawberry shortcake made with pound cake
  • Place the sliced strawberries in a medium mixing bowl. Add the sugar and vanilla. Use a fork to smash the berries with the sugar and stir. Set aside.
    4 cups sliced strawberries, ยฝ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    strawberries mixed with sugar and mixed together
  • Add the flour and salt to a medium bowl, whisk together and set aside.
    1 ยฝ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoons salt
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    ยพ cups butter, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 ยฝ cup white sugar, 3 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    dry ingrdients into wet ingredients for pound cake
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly in the pan.
    batter poured into a 9x5 pan
  • Bake the pound cake for 40 minutes. The top should be light golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean.
    pound cake baked and lightly browned in pan
  • Let the pound cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then flip the cake out of the pan and let it cool on a cooling rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the whipped cream, if using homemade.
    Cool Whip or Homemade
  • Slice the pound cake into slices about 1 inch thick. Place a piece of pound cake on a plate then top it with a scoop of the sugared strawberries. Top with a scoop of whipped cream or Cool Whip and enjoy.

Notes

Double the pound cake recipe to make the cake in a bundt pan rather than a loaf pan
Use cool whip or canned whipped cream in place of homemade whipped cream to make the recipe faster

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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Tips + Tricks

  • Bake the pound cake batter in a bundt cake pan for a slightly different look to this shortcake dessert. You will need to double the cake batter when using a bundt cake instead of a standard loaf pan.
  • In addition to the sliced strawberries and Cool Whip topping, garnish this strawberry shortcake made with pound cake with fresh mint leaves, a light dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of strawberry syrup, or chopped nuts, if desired.
Play with a slice of strawberry shortcake poundcake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Combining recipes not only keeps things fun and interesting but also spares you from having to decide between your favorite desserts. Now you don’t have to thanks to this Strawberry Shortcake made with Pound Cake!

Unlike traditional strawberry shortcake, this recipe uses a cream cheese pound cake as the base of the dessert, topped with sugary strawberries and a decadent dollop of Cool Whip for added convenience. Of course, feel free to make your own whipped cream topping for this sweet treat!

How To Store + Freeze

Leftover pound cake must be stored separately from any leftover strawberry mixture or homemade whipped cream. The cake can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Refrigerating pound cake can cause it to dry out.

Let’s Get Baking!

I hope you enjoy this delicious Strawberry Shortcake Made with Pound Cake! If you give it a try, please share your experience in the comments below. Don’t forget to share your delicious creations on social media @allthingsmamma using #allthingsmamma. Happy baking!

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

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