Best Red White And Blueberry Shortcake Recipes

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RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY POKE CAKE



Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake image

A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one to make with the kids. -Elisabeth Schulz, Blossvale, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
STRAWBERRY GELATIN:
1 cup fresh strawberries
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2-1/4 teaspoons strawberry gelatin
BLUEBERRY GELATIN:
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup water
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons berry blue gelatin
FROSTING AND FILLING:
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of two 9-in. round baking pans with parchment or waxed paper; coat paper with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pans on wire racks., For strawberry gelatin, in a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until berries are soft. Strain into a small bowl, pressing berries lightly; discard pulp. Add gelatin to syrup, stirring to dissolve completely. Cool to room temperature. Repeat steps to make blueberry gelatin., Using a wooden skewer, pierce tops of cakes to within 1 inch of edge; twist skewer gently to make slightly larger holes. Gradually pour cooled strawberry mixture over 1 cake, being careful to fill each hole. Repeat with blueberry mixture and remaining cake. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form., Run a knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Remove strawberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup whipped cream., Remove blueberry cake from pan; remove paper. Place cake over whipped cream layer. Frost top and sides with remaining cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE



Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake image

Spectacular Fourth of July Dessert! Present at night with a couple of sparklers for the best effect. Can make with shortcake mix, too.

Provided by Tara Salerno

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained
2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Cool completely.
  • Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American flag. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

BLUEBERRY SHORTCAKE



Blueberry Shortcake image

Blueberries abound in Mary Damm's sugar-topped shortcake. The East Peoria, Illinois cook enjoys it as dessert, but it's also great for breakfast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, flour and cinnamon; set aside. In another bowl, combine the biscuit mix, milk and remaining sugar. , Spread half of the batter into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of the blueberries and half of the reserved sugar mixture. Repeat layers. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm if desired, or cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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