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3-Ingredient Strawberry Shortcake Cobbler

This "shortcut" shortcake delivers all the warm, jammy goodness of the classic—using just three ingredients. It's extra delicious topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups sliced strawberries, fresh or frozen—just make sure they’re sliced!
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla boxed cake mix*, about half of a standard 14-ounce box
  • 1 cup strawberry-flavored or berry-flavored sparkling water
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract**
  • Optional toppings: Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or yogurt—or crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
Ingredient Details to Know
Sparkling water reminder: Be sure to measure out just 1 cup—not the full can!
  • *Make it gluten-free: Use King Arthur GF Vanilla Cake Mix or Wegmans GF Vanilla Cake Mix and increase the sparkling water to 1½ cups.
  • Make it vegan: Choose a plant-based vanilla cake mix like Simple Mills or King Arthur Plant-Based.
**If you follow a nut-free diet, double check the cake mix there are no added nuts, and choose vanilla instead of almond extract. 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and mist a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread sliced strawberries evenly across the bottom of the pan and sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top—don’t mix yet.
  • Pour 1 cup of sparkling water evenly across the surface (do not use the entire can). If using, add the vanilla or almond extract right on top.
  • Gently stir everything together right in the pan to create a thick batter. Stir until the cake mix is fully incorporated with no dry streaks remaining. The strawberries should still peek through.
  • Bake uncovered for about 55 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the berries are bubbling at the edges.
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes to set slightly. Then scoop or slice into six portions and serve.
  • Optional Toppers: Add whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or your favorite yogurt. For a shortcake-style finish, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafer crumbs with a pinch of cinnamon over the top just before serving.

Notes

• Jazz It Up: Fun Ways to Boost Flavor
  • Citrus zest: Stir 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange zest into the batter for a bright, fresh twist.
  • Swirl in strawberry jam: Dot spoonfuls over the strawberries before adding the cake mix for extra jammy depth.
  • Dark chocolate goodness: Add a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips or shavings after baking for a decadent finish. Alternatively, you can mix the chocolate chips in with the batter for a gooey strawberry-chocolate treat!
  • Fresh herbs: Garnish with chopped mint or basil just before serving to elevate the flavor and presentation.
• Berry important note:
  • Use sliced strawberries only. Whether fresh or frozen, they must be sliced for even baking and the best cobbler texture.
  • Frozen strawberries work great, but they’ll release more liquid and color, which may tint the batter a light pink or purple. It may not look as picture-perfect, but the taste is every bit as fabulous!
• Storage: Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 20g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 16gVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.1mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.