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Chocolate Strawberry Cake Shooters are beautifully displayed in this featured image, showcasing their decadent layers.

Chocolate Strawberry Cake Shooters

These Chocolate Strawberry Cake Shooters are a delightful mini-dessert, perfect for any gathering. They combine rich chocolate cake, sweet strawberries, and luscious cream in a single, perfectly portioned bite, and are surprisingly simple to create.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients called for on the cake mix box usually oil, eggs, and water
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings optional garnish
  • Fresh strawberries optional garnish
  • Whipped cream optional garnish
  • Mini chocolate chips optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Shot glasses, parfait glasses, or small mason jars
  • Spoon
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions.
  2. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan or as directed on the box.
  3. Let the cake cool completely. Once cooled, crumble the cake into small pieces using a fork or your hands.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
  5. Gently toss to combine and let sit for at least 15-20 minutes, or up to an hour, stirring occasionally, to allow the strawberries to release their juices.
  6. In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  7. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat.
  8. In each glass or cup, layer the crumbled chocolate cake, strawberry filling, and whipped cream.
  9. Repeat the layers until the glass is filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
  10. Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh strawberries, a dollop of whipped cream, or mini chocolate chips, if desired.
  11. Refrigerate the cake shooters for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Don't overfill the glasses, leaving space for the whipped cream. Aim for even layers for a visually appealing dessert. Get creative with garnishes like cocoa powder or chocolate sauce. You can assemble these cake shooters a few hours in advance and refrigerate them. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Try different cake flavors or fruits for variations. Add a crunch with crushed Oreos or nuts. For an adult version, drizzle liqueur over the cake layers. Use sugar-free cake mix and lighter whipped topping for a healthier option.