These berry shortcake cups are the perfect Mother’s Day treat for little helpers to make! They’re colorful, a little messy (in the fun way), and feel fancy without being hard to put together. Kids can help layer, scoop and decorate each cup just for Mom. It’s like building a mini-dessert masterpiece! The soft cake, fluffy cream and juicy berries come together in the sweetest way — and the best part is sharing something made with love. Ready to create a treat Mom won’t forget? Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups store-bought pound cake or sponge cake, cut into cubes
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for decoration)
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix the strawberries with sugar and vanilla extract. Let them sit for about 10 minutes until juicy.
- In clear cups or small bowls, add a layer of cake cubes on the bottom.
- Spoon a layer of strawberries and blueberries over the cake.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Repeat the layers until the cup is full.
- Finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a few berries on top. Add a mint leaf if you want to make it extra pretty.
- Serve right away and enjoy!
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