Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Shortcake Bars, the ultimate summer dessert that brings together fresh strawberries and a creamy Cool Whip topping. These bars are perfect for picnics, parties, or a sweet treat at home. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll impress your guests with this bakery-style dessert that’s easy to make. Featuring a rich vanilla cake base complemented by fluffy whipped topping, each bite is a refreshing reminder of sunny days and warm evenings. Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor versatility!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 package strawberry gelatin mix (3 oz)
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding mix (3 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tub Cool Whip topping (8 oz, thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch cake pan with aluminum foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Use an electric mixer to blend until combined.
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 66g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg