Brownie Strawberry Shortcake

This easy Brownie Strawberry Shortcake recipe is a twist on a classic and SO much better than the original! Fudgy brownies layered with fresh whipped cream and strawberries is a yummy combination the whole family will love!

Love strawberries? Make sure to try my Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse and Strawberry Cupcakes!

Today I’m making a simple dessert that features my homemade brownies, whipped cream and straweberries.

Brownies are delicious, strawberries are delicious… put them together in a pretty little glass and you have an easy and fabulous dessert sure to please!

Easy, layered desserts are what summer is all about: no-fuss deliciousness. These sweet little shortcakes are perfect because you can prepare each element ahead of time and assemble when you’re ready to serve.

Or, better yet, let your guests assemble their own shortcakes!

Ingredients Needed

Let’s take a quick look at what you’ll need to make the brownie shortcake:

• unsweetened cocoa powder
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• unsalted butter
• granulated sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• strawberries

For the Whipped Cream

• heavy cream
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract

How To Make Brownie Strawberry Shortcake

Start by making the brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 C). Grease and flour and 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until combined.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
5. Whisk in the dry ingredients until combined and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 30 – 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few crumbs clinging to it. Allow brownies to cool completely before serving.

Prepare the whipped cream

1. Whip cold heavy cream until it begins to thicken.
2. While mixing, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
3. Continue to beat until desired consistency is reached.

Dice Strawberries

1. Rinse and trim strawberries. Dice.

More Brownie Desserts

1. Brownie Strawberry S’mores
2. Frosted Fudge Brownies
3. Perfect Homemade Brownies
4. Mocha Brownie Ice Cream Dessert
5. Frosted Fudge Brownies

How to Make Brownie Strawberry Shortcake

Brownie Strawberry Shortcake

A super simple dessert perfect for enjoying the bounty of strawberries available in spring and summer. 

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients

 

Brownies

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

• 1 cup cold heavy cream often labeled heavy whipping cream
• 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Strawberries

• 1 pint fresh strawberries

Instructions

 

Brownies

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180 C). Grease and flour and 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until combined.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
• Whisk in the dry ingredients until combined and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 – 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few crumbs clinging to it. Allow brownies to cool completely before serving.

Whipped Cream

• Whip cold heavy cream until it begins to thicken.
• While mixing, add powdered sugar and vanilla.
• Continue to beat until desired consistency is reached. Be carefully not to over-beat.

Strawberries

• Dice strawberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 858IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

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Originally published April 12, 2012.