Description

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring fresh strawberries and angel food cake cubes threaded on skewers. Paired with homemade vanilla whipped cream and optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves, these kabobs make a visually appealing and tasty treat perfect for summer gatherings, parties, or a fun family dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Kabobs

1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 pound angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
Wooden skewers (6-inch or 8-inch)

For the Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish (Optional)

Fresh mint leaves

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Chill bowl and beaters: Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to help the cream whip faster and achieve better volume.
Whip the cream: Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for about 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
Refrigerate whipped cream: Transfer the whipped cream to the refrigerator to keep it chilled while you prepare the kabobs.
Prepare strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water, pat dry, hull, and slice each berry in half.
Cut the cake: Using a serrated knife, cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes, making sure the pieces are uniform for easy skewering.
Assemble kabobs: Take the wooden skewers and start threading with a strawberry half (cut side facing up), then a cube of angel food cake. Continue alternating strawberries and cake cubes until the skewer is filled, ending with a strawberry half on top.
Repeat assembly: Continue assembling until all strawberries and cake cubes are used, making about 10-12 kabobs depending on skewer length.
Presentation: Arrange the finished kabobs on a platter or stand them upright in a glass for an attractive display.
Serve: Serve the kabobs with the chilled whipped cream on the side for dipping.
Garnish: Optionally, garnish the serving platter or kabobs with fresh mint leaves for an elegant, fresh touch.

Notes

Keep the whipped cream chilled until serving to maintain its texture.
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
If angel food cake is not available, pound cake or sponge cake can be used as a substitute.
To prevent skewers from slipping, gently press the cake pieces and strawberries without squashing them.
Prepare kabobs shortly before serving to avoid soggy cake from strawberry moisture.
This dessert can be easily doubled or halved for larger or smaller gatherings.