Description
These Fourth of July Mini Shortcake Cups are a delightful treat, featuring layers of fluffy angel food cake topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and luscious whipped cream. Perfect for a festive dessert, they’re simple to make and bursting with flavor, making them a must-have for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 angel food cake
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 6 small clear cups or mason jars
Instructions
- Cube the angel food cake into small pieces.
- Chop the strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
- Begin by lining each cup with a layer of cubed cake.
- Add a layer of chopped strawberries, followed by a mix of raspberries and blueberries on top.
- If you are serving right away, finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a blueberry on top.
Notes
Using fresh, ripe berries will enhance the flavor of the dessert.
These mini shortcake cups can be prepared ahead of time but add whipped cream just before serving for optimal texture.
Feel free to mix and match berries based on availability or preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
