Sweet Celebrations for National Strawberry Shortcake Day with Babycakes

There's a day for everything, but National Strawberry Shortcake Day just might be the sweetest of them all. Celebrated each year on June 14th, this day is the perfect excuse to indulge in the summery, juicy goodness of strawberries paired with rich cream and tender cake.

And if you're looking to get creative in the kitchen, there’s no better time to break out your Babycakes appliances — the Cake Pop Maker, Mini Donut Maker, Cupcake Maker, and the ultra-versatile 3-in-1 Treat Maker. These compact powerhouses make it easy to whip up fun, festive, bite-sized desserts in no time.

Today, we’re spotlighting four must-try recipes that put a mini twist on the classic strawberry shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake, Reimagined: Fun-Size Treats You Can Make at Home

Classic strawberry shortcake gets a playful twist with these easy-to-make, bite-sized desserts. From cake pops to cupcakes, these recipes turn tradition into treats using your favorite Babycakes makers.

1. Strawberry-Shortcake Cake Pops

Made with the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker

These poppable bites combine tender vanilla cake, real strawberries, and a candy coating for a fun, handheld take on strawberry shortcake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup prepared vanilla or yellow cake batter
  
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
  
• White chocolate or vanilla candy melts
  
• 1 tbsp cream cheese or whipped cream (optional)
  
• Crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat your Cake Pop Maker.
2. Gently fold strawberries into the cake batter.
3. Spoon into each well and bake 4-5 minutes.
4. Allow the cake pops to cool completely.
5. Dip in melted candy coating, sprinkle with crushed strawberries, and let set.
   

Pro Tip: Stick them on Paper Treat Sticks for a cute party-ready look!

2. Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cupcakes

Made with the Babycakes Cupcake Maker

These are the ultimate crowd-pleaser: soft vanilla cupcakes with a strawberry crunch topping that mimics the nostalgic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.

Cupcake Ingredients:

• Vanilla cake batter
  
• Vanilla frosting

Crunch Topping:

• 1 cup crushed vanilla sandwich cookies
  
• ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat your Cupcake Maker.
   
2. Fill with vanilla cake batter and bake according to directions (usually 6-8 minutes).
   
3. Once cooled, frost generously with vanilla frosting.
   
4. Mix crushed cookies and freeze-dried strawberries, then press the mixture onto the frosting.

Serve chilled or room temperature for the perfect summer treat.

3. Strawberry Glazed Mini Donuts

Made with the Babycakes Mini Donut Maker

These adorable donuts are soft, sweet, and bursting with berry flavor.

Donut Ingredients:

• Vanilla donut batter (use a donut-specific or thick pancake batter)
  
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
• ¼ cup finely chopped strawberries
  

Shortcake Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
• 2 tbsp strawberry puree
  
• ½ tsp lemon juice
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Mini Donut Maker.
   
2. Mix chopped strawberries into your donut batter.
   
3. Spoon into wells and bake 3-5 minutes.
   
4. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
   
5. Dip each donut top in glaze and let them set on a rack.
   

Optional: Add strawberry sprinkles or crushed cookies for texture!

4. Strawberries & Cream Filled Cupcakes

Made with the 3-in-1 Treat Maker (using the cupcake plates)

These cupcakes are filled with sweet berry surprise and topped with whipped cream—like strawberry shortcake in cupcake form.

Ingredients:

• Vanilla cupcake batter
  
• ½ cup diced strawberries + 1 tsp sugar (let sit 10 minutes)
  
• Whipped cream or whipped topping
  
• Optional: fresh strawberry halves for garnish
  

Instructions:

1. Bake cupcakes in the Multi Treat Maker and let cool.
   
2. Hollow out the center with a spoon.
   
3. Fill with sugared strawberry mixture.
   
4. Pipe whipped cream on top and garnish with a strawberry half.
   

Serve immediately or refrigerate for an ultra-refreshing treat!

Mini Makers, Major Magic

With Babycakes appliances, making these treats is fast, fun, and mess-free. Whether you’re hosting a party, creating an at-home dessert bar, or just feeling festive, you can celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day with a delicious lineup of bite-sized joy.

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