Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs Recipe

Byanna orden November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Introduction

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are a fun and fresh twist on the classic dessert, perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet snack at home. Combining juicy strawberries, fluffy cake, and whipped cream on a skewer, they make enjoying strawberry shortcake easy and portable.

The image shows four skewers of a dessert arranged neatly on a white rectangular plate resting on a white marbled surface. Each skewer has three layers: a whole red strawberry with green leaves at the top, followed by a light yellow sponge cake cube, then a slice of red strawberry, another cube of sponge cake, and a swirl of white whipped cream in the center. At the base of each skewer, there is a whole red strawberry placed on the plate. In the background, a white bowl is filled with more white whipped cream. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh strawberries
1 lb shortcake or pound cake
Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
Chocolate sauce (optional, for drizzling)
Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

Step 1: Wash the strawberries under cold water and gently pat them dry. Remove the green tops and slice the strawberries in half for easier skewering.
Step 2: Cut the shortcake or pound cake into bite-sized pieces, about the size of the strawberry halves.
Step 3: Take a skewer and alternate threading cake pieces and strawberry halves, starting with cake and ending with a strawberry. Leave some space at the end of the skewer for easy handling.
Step 4: Serve the kabobs with whipped cream on the side for dipping, or drizzle whipped cream over the kabobs using a piping bag for a decorative touch.
Step 5 (Optional): Drizzle chocolate sauce over the kabobs and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try mixing in blueberries or raspberries alongside the strawberries on the kabobs.
Use homemade whipped cream for a richer taste, made with heavy cream and a touch of vanilla extract.
If you prefer, bake your own shortcake or pound cake using a basic recipe for a fresh homemade touch.
Drizzle warm chocolate sauce for a decadent dessert variation.

Storage

Store any leftover kabobs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing, as the strawberries and whipped cream lose their texture when frozen. When ready to serve, allow chilled kabobs to come to room temperature briefly for best flavor.

How to Serve

The image shows a white rectangular plate with four dessert skewers arranged in a row on a white marbled surface. Each skewer has four layers: at the bottom and top, there is a whole red strawberry with green leaves, followed by a yellow sponge cake square, then a bright red sliced strawberry, and a swirl of white whipped cream in the middle. Around the plate, there are a few whole strawberries placed as decoration. In the background, a white bowl filled with more white whipped cream is partially visible. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cake besides shortcake?

Yes, pound cake or angel food cake both work well and complement the strawberries nicely.

How should I prepare the whipped cream?

You can use store-bought whipped cream for convenience or make your own by whipping heavy cream with a bit of sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.