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Strawberry shortcake remains one of the most famous and popular types of dessert that is extremely easy to prepare and rather nice to eat. Created with tasty strawberries, whipped cream, and a biscuit-like cake called shortcake, it is perfect as a dessert for the summertime and for the time after. Strawberry shortcake can also be made at home using this recipe. One of the easiest ways of making this delicious meal is by using Bisquick baking mix. However, the fun does not seem to end as other things can be added to the ingredients list. In this article, the five strawberry shortcakes made from Bisquick that can satisfy everyone’s palate – the chocolate-loving, the citrus-have-would-be-crazy-devil, or the vegan.
Introduction

Thus, Bisquick – flour, baking powder, shortening, and salt mixture is very handy when preparing a lot of dishes. It was first used in the early 1930s and was soon making its way to the list of necessities for most households. Its advantage of being easy to use means the batter has found a permanent home in the kitchen of many busy bakers especially when preparing easy-to-make yummy delicacies such as strawberry shortcakes.
The basic Bisquick strawberry shortcake is beloved as it is, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make the dessert even more exceptional. So, whether you want to prepare Bisquick shortcakes for a dinner party or for baking for the family or you just have a sweet tooth, these variations will help you improve on your Bisquick shortcakes.
This and all Bisquick recipes are for a classic Bisquick strawberry shortcake recipe.
Before going through the tasty recipe variants, let’s explain what the traditional one looks like. This is a very basic recipe, and it turns out to be the best way to let the lovely and fresh taste of strawberries shine with the softness of biscuits and cream.
Ingredients:
- Reduced by 1 cup Bisquick mix 2 1/3 cups
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries = 2 pints; cut fresh strawberries uvědom
- Whipped cream for topping
It is important not to add any sweeteners to the strawberries, but if you really must sweeten it up, a quarter of a cup of sugar suffices.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Strawberries: To make this recipe, mash strawberries in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of sugar and sliced strawberries. Ideally, it should be allowed to sit for not less than thirty minutes while every hour the mixture should be stirred. This makes the strawberries react and let out their natural juices that form what we can easily trace as a natural sweet syrup.
- Make the Shortcakes: With regards to temperatures, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit / 220 degrees Celsius. In another bowl for biscuit topping mix Bisquick mix, milk, and tablespoons of sugar until it combines and forms a soft dough. Spoon the mixture into spoon-sized portions into the baking tray that has not been greased, resulting in six portions.
- Bake the Shortcakes: Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. After which, let them cool slightly.
- Assemble the Shortcake: While serving, it will be wise to split the shortcakes in half. : Spoon the strawberries and their syrup over the bottom half of each shortcake. Cover with whipped cream and put the other half of the biscuit on top of it.
Serve and Enjoy!
The regular version is excellent to try with some changes, which is why the next step will be to look at the variations.
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Chocolate Lover’s Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake
If one is a lover of chocolate truffle and strawberries then this version of strawberry shortcake is worth a try. When you add cocoa to the Bisquick mix and pour over the strawberries, this very delicate dessert will become very suitable for the king.
Ingredients:
- To, it you will add the following 2 1/3 of ps of Bisquick mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 4 cups fresh strawberries; 1 cup chopped; 3 cups sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar or more depending on the type of berries you are using (here we used strawberries).
- 1/2 cup of chocolate, melted chocolate, for drizzling only
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
- Prepare the Strawberries: Take the strawberries and slice them, put the sugar along with it, and let it macerate and release juice for half an hour.
- Make the Chocolate Shortcakes: So first, turn your oven on and set it preheat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius. In a bowl, stir Bisquick, cocoa, milk, k, and sugar until the ingredients form a soft dough. Place spoonfuls of the dough in six on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a little firm and golden.
- Assemble the Shortcake: Afterwards, cut the shortcakes into halves. Place a layer of strawberries on the bottom then spread the whipped cream over it and then place the second half of the pie on top. In the end, Drizzle poured some chocolates on top to make it more appealing.
Enjoy! There is a chocolate variation presented below that will better suit a more elaborate version of the dish.
This post explores vegan and gluten-free Bisquick strawberry shortcake.

If one cannot have a traditional strawberry shortcake for whatever reason, he or she doesn’t have to pay for it. Below, you’ll find an even easier and quicker vegan and gluten-free version of I Mark of the recipe. By employing a Bisquick substitute that does not include gluten and replacing the dairy products used with plant-based ones, this recipe will be perfect for people who have specific dietary requirements while, at the same time, not being less tasty.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/3 cups Bisquick mix/ gluten-free
- 1/2 cup almond or oat milk Unlike regular cow milk it does not cause the skin to become oily.
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil, melted
- Fresh strawberries 4 cups, sliced
- One teaspoon sugar (for strawberries)
- Milk-free whipped cream or coconut cream
Instructions:
- Prepare the Strawberries: Prepare the strawberries by slicing them sprinkle sugar on the slices and let it sit for some time to soften the fruit.
- Make the Vegan Shortcakes: In this case, arrange the ingredients starting from the layer of potatoes; oven temperature should be preheated to 425°F (220°C). Knead Bisquick mix with gluten-free, coconut milk and coconut oil until soft dough is obtained. Spoon the dough on a baking sheet in spoon-sized portions and bake them for 10-12 minutes.
- Assemble the Shortcake: After that, you have to split the shortcakes in half and serve them with strawberries and dairy-free whipped cream or coconut cream.
- Serve and Savor: As a result, you are done with a non-dairy and agenized strawberry shortcake that has a level of taste just like the usual one.
I would like to share with Your readers some recipes, namely Lemon Blueberry Bisquick and Strawberry Shortcake.
If you’d like to try a fruity twist to the ordinary banana flavor, then you must go for this lemon blueberry flavor. The orange hue of the lemons makes the strawberries less sweet and the additional blueberries make it even tastier.
Ingredients:
- We used 2 1/3 Bisquick mix in preparing the meals for the pupils at this facility.
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Fresh strawberry, 2 cups sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar (for berries)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
- Prepare the Berries: In a bowl mash the strawberries, blueberries, es, and sugar and allow it to stand for 30 minutes.
- Make the Lemon Shortcakes: The first step is to pre-heat the Oven at 425 F, (220 C). Oddly enough, in a bowl you need to combine the following ingredients: Bisquick, milk, sugar, and grated lemon peel, stirring until a soft dough is formed. Spoon into spoonfuls on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12min.
- Assemble the Shortcake: Create an attractive sandwich by cutting the shortcakes into halves then place it in servings; on top of it, spread the berry mixture and whipped cream well.
- This recipe for the lemon-blueberry shortcake is lighter than the more conventional recipes for the dish.
Nutella Stuffed Bisquick Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake Muffins
To have a lovely nutty heart in every piece, Nutella-stuffed strawberry shortcake muffins are a perfect meal. These are more suitable to have for breakfast, brunch, and or dessert, and anyone who loves Nutella is going to enjoy these.
Ingredients:
- 1% cup margarine and 2 1/3 cups Bisquick mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 cup fresh Strawberries cut.
- The toppings will include Nutella which should be 1/2 cup or any hazelnut spread of the same measure.
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash the strawberries, remove the stem slice them, and then keep it aside.
- Make the Muffins: Oven bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius. Then in another bowl combine Bisquick, milk, sugar, and melted butter to form a batter. Using a spoon place half of the dough in the greased muffin tins and make a depression cup in every of them.
- Stuff with Nutella: Put one spoon of Nutella in each well and on top of the Nutella cover it with the remaining dough.
- Bake and Assemble: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice. Allow the muffins to cool for about 10 minutes slice them into halves and then spoon the strawberries and whipped cream in between.
- Serve and Indulge: So here is my nice variation on the traditional shortcake muffins which are Nutella-stuffed and tasty.
Conclusion
As you can imagine, Bisquick strawberry shortcake is a very flexible cake and one that can be altered in many ways depending on your preferences. Regardless, what better can you imagine than plain sugar without trying something extraordinary such as a chocolate muffin, vegan muffin, or Nutella stuffed muffin?
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FAQs
1. Can it be made with frozen strawberries instead of fresh strawberries?
Indeed, if fresh strawberries are out of the question, it is okay to opt for frozen strawberries instead. All you have to do is thaw them and drain the excess liquids before using them.
What must be done to the shortcakes after eating some of them?
Storing shortcakes in an airtight container at room temperature: forupp to 2 days, and in the fridge: for up to 4 days.
Can I prepare the shortcakes ahead?
Yes! It is also possible to prepare the shortcakes in advance and then refreeze them till you need them to add on the berries. All you need to do is to thaw them before putting them in the oven and heat them before serving.
What other fruits should I use for these variations?
In preparing the recipe, you can opt for Raspberry fruits or blackberry fruits; you can prepare with peaches or mixtures of some fruits also.