Think of the ultimate indulgence: chocolate, strawberries, and mocha cream. Sounds like a fantasy, right? Welcome to reality. This Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake with Mocha Cream is everything you didn’t know you needed. It’s like shortcake decided to dress up, add some attitude, and become a flavor-packed dessert with layers of indulgence. The rich mocha cream adds a grown-up twist to this already delicious combo. Strawberries are a classic, chocolate is a must, and mocha? Well, that’s the showstopper. So, if you’re not ready to be wowed, you might want to back out now.

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake with Mocha Cream
An irresistible combination of chocolate shortcake, fresh strawberries, and decadent mocha cream. Perfect for those who like to indulge.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Shortcake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter cubed
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
For the Mocha Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar optional, for macerating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Shortcake Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in egg, heavy cream, and sugar until dough comes together.
- Shape and Bake: Form dough into a rectangle and cut into 8 squares. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare Strawberries: Slice the strawberries and toss with sugar. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out the juice.
- Make the Mocha Cream: Whisk heavy cream, coffee, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Split shortcakes in half. Layer with strawberries and generously dollop mocha cream on top.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For an even richer flavor, use dark chocolate in the shortcake.
- Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top for extra drama.
- If you want an extra caffeine kick, increase the coffee granules in the cream.
- For a lightened version, swap some of the heavy cream with low-fat options.