Mixed Berry Shortcake Cups (Quick & Easy)
These Mixed Berry Shortcake Cups are the perfect summer treat for holiday parties and backyard barbecues. With soft angel food cake, fresh berries, and sweet Cool Whip, they come together in minutes and are always delicious!
These shortcake cups are a staple in all our summer celebrations from the 4th of July to weekend barbecues right alongside red white and blue fruit salad and pasta salad! They’re a fun play on traditional strawberry shortcake recipes but have even more flavor.
Plus, they’re even easier to make and are perfect for parties. Just layer all the ingredients in a cup, and serve. There’s no need to hover around the dessert table scooping up portions. Just wash the cups at the end of the day, and your done.
Plus, you can easily mix and match different ingredients to make this recipe your own. Try it out, and it’s sure to become a staple in your summers, too!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions to make this recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom for the complete details!
- Angel Food Cake – We use store-bought angel food cake to keep this recipe easy. But you can always make homemade angel food cake, too if you have the time.
- Berries – Fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries add lots of sweet flavor and contribute to a patriotic red, white, and blue theme!
- Cool Whip – This adds a sweet, finishing touch and a creamy consistency we love. If preferred, Cool Whip will also work.
- Sprinkles – Again, these are optional, but we love to include a dash of patriotic sprinkles to make this recipe extra festive.
How to Make Single-Serving Shortcake Cups
- Divide the cake. Line the bottom of plastic cups or mason jars with cubed angel food cake pieces.
2. Layer. Add a layer of chopped strawberries on top followed by raspberries. Then, add a layer of blueberries, filling the cups completely.
3. Top. Add a generous dollop of Cool Whip on top of each cup followed by a few sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!
Possible Variations
Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and mix-ins to switch up the flavor and make this shortcake cups recipe your own!
- Cake – Not a fan of angel food cake? Use pound cake, white cake, or buttermilk biscuits instead.
- Fruit – Use one type of berry, add blackberries, or include a sprinkle of coconut flakes for extra crunch.
- Nuts – Layer chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for a satisfying crunch.
- Topping – Swap the Cool Whip with powdered sugar, or use cream cheese frosting.
Common Questions
Yes, as long as you leave off the topping, you can make these cups up to two days in advance. Cover the cake and berries with plastic wrap, and store them in the fridge. Add the Cool Whip or whipped cream just before serving.
Sure! Double-check the ingredients on the cake, and substitute the topping for dairy-free whipped cream.
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Mixed Berry Shortcake Cups (Quick & Easy) Recipe
Equipment
- 6 eight ounce plastic cups or mason jars
Ingredients
- 10 ounces premade angel food cake, cut into ¾ – 1 inch cubes
- 16 ounce container fresh strawberries or about 1 ½ cups strawberries chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 11 ounce container or about 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 12 ounce container or about 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 8 ounce container Cool Whip or 2 cups whipped cream
- Optional Topping: patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Fill the bottom of six 8 ounce plastic cups or mason jars with cubed angel food cake (about 7 pieces).10 ounces premade angel food cake, cut into ¾ – 1 inch cubes
- Add a layer of chopped strawberries and raspberries.16 ounce container fresh strawberries or about 1 ½ cups strawberries chopped into bite-sized pieces, 11 ounce container or about 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Then a layer of blueberries. The cups should be filled, if not add a few more berries or pieces of angel food cake.12 ounce container or about 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Add a generous dollop of Cool Whip/whipped cream. If desired, add a few sprinkles to the top.8 ounce container Cool Whip or 2 cups whipped cream, Optional Topping: patriotic sprinkles
- Eat immediately. See notes for storage tips.
Notes
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I am a sucker for patriotic desserts and this one is really fun to make not to mention serve. Everyone always goes on and on about how cute the jars are. So yummy too!