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Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe

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Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a quick and delightful dessert featuring a soft cake base topped with fresh strawberries and a luscious whipped topping. This easy-to-make treat combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in convenient bar form, perfect for parties, picnics, or any sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water

Topping

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and water. Stir until well blended. Pour the batter evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Bake the cake base: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  3. Prepare the strawberries: While the cake cools, hull and slice the fresh strawberries. Optionally, toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar to macerate and bring out sweetness. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the bars: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the whipped topping or whipped cream evenly over the surface. Arrange the sliced strawberries evenly on top of the whipped topping layer.
  5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving. This chilling helps the flavors meld and the bars to firm up slightly for easy handling.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • You can substitute the whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a richer taste.
  • Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted white chocolate on top for extra decoration.
  • Store leftover bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe can be made with gluten-free cake mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.

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