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! 

Angel food cake, raspberries and strawberries, blueberries and whipped topping and sprinkles in a cup.

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! 

Cool Whip, angel food cake, fresh blueberries, strawberries and raspberries on a white marble countertop.
  • 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

Cubes of angel food cake in a glass.
  1. Divide the cake. Line the bottom of plastic cups or mason jars with cubed angel food cake pieces. 
Blueberries on top of strawberries in a glass.

2. Layer. Add a layer of chopped strawberries on top followed by raspberries. Then, add a layer of blueberries, filling the cups completely. 

A dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip on top of blueberries in a glass.

3. Top. Add a generous dollop of Cool Whip on top of each cup followed by a few sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy! 

A mixed berry shortcake cup with angel food cake, cool whip, berries and sprinkles.

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.
Sliced strawberries, raspberries and blueberries on whipped cream and angel food cake.
Instead of layering in a cup, top a slice of angel food cake on a plate with whipped cream and berries.

Common Questions 

Can I make shortcake cups ahead of time? 

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. 

Can I make this recipe dairy-free? 

Sure! Double-check the ingredients on the cake, and substitute the topping for dairy-free whipped cream.

Angel food cake, raspberries and strawberries, blueberries and whipped topping and sprinkles in a cup.

Mixed Berry Shortcake Cups (Quick & Easy) Recipe

Sammi Ricke
Make these no-bake mixed berry shortcake cups with just six ingredients for an easy, single-serving dessert perfect for all your warm weather needs!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine All American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 253 kcal

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

Storage Tips – These cups can be prepped ahead of time, but do not add the whipped cream until serving. Cover the cups of angel food cake and berries with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving. Whipped cream, especially homemade, does not contain stabilizers and begins to collapse. However, Cool Whip keeps it’s shape (thank you mystery ingredients- funny not funny!) and can be added to the cups and stored for a few hours before serving.  
Serving Tips – Blackberries can be added as well for another hint of blue.
Layering Tips – The ingredients can be layered in any order.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (1 cup)Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 3.8gFat: 5.4gSaturated Fat: 2.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 13.3mgSodium: 398mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 32.2gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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  1. 5 stars
    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!