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Celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day with a delicious treat! Bake your own or indulge in store-bought - either way, it's sure to be sweet!
Get ready to celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day on June 14! This sweet treat dates back centuries, with the first recipe for strawberry shortcake appearing in 1588. The classic dessert consists of a biscuit-like cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It's a delicious way to enjoy summer fruit, and it's loved by people of all ages. Celebrate this special day by baking your own strawberry shortcake or getting one from your favorite bakery!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1588</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Cake Recipe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recipe of a biscuit-like cake, which is the base of a strawberry shortcake, appeared in an English cookbook.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1847</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Shortcake Created</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American-style strawberry shortcake was developed, consisting of sweet biscuits layered with strawberries and cream.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1850s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Festivals</div><div class='timeline-text'>Strawberry Shortcake festivals started to become a tradition in the United States during this decade, further popularizing the dessert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Strawberry Introduction</div><div class='timeline-text'>Commercial strawberry production increased, making strawberries more accessible and thus enhancing the popularity of strawberry shortcake.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Strawberry Shortcake Cartoon</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Strawberry Shortcake character was created for greeting cards, which later expanded into dolls, and an animated television series, introducing a new generation to Strawberry Shortcake.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Day Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Strawberry Shortcake Day was officially recognized in the United States as a national holiday, celebrated every June 14th.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake your own strawberry shortcake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a traditional strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a cake or biscuit base. You can find plenty of recipes online that are easy to follow.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try different variations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and ingredients for your strawberry shortcake. Try adding fruits such as raspberries or blueberries, or even bake it in a graham cracker crust for a different twist.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a strawberry shortcake party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over to celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day! Have everyone bring their favorite version of the dessert and have an evening of tasting, comparing, and discussing all the delicious creations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make it into an ice cream sundae</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>For an extra special treat, make your strawberry shortcake into an ice cream sundae by topping it with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and hot fudge sauce.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for strawberry shortcake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a bakery near you that serves up a special strawberry shortcake creation. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in something sweet while celebrating this special day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Strawberry Shortcake is a classic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This beloved dessert has been around for centuries and will remain an all-time favorite for generations to come. From its creamy, fluffy cake layers to the sweet strawberries and whipped cream, it's easy to see why this treat continues to be a crowdpleaser!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great way to celebrate summer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What says summer more than a tantalizing slice of strawberry shortcake? Bite into the flaky layers of tender cake and you can almost feel the warmth of the sunshine on your skin! As far as desserts go, it definitely calls to mind hot days spent outdoors in the sun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making strawberry shortcake isn't difficult at all - so don't be afraid to give it a try! All you need is some storebought or homemade pound cake, along with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Layer them all together and you'll have a delicious dessert that everyone will love!</p></div></div>
National Strawberry Shortcake Day is celebrated on June 14th every year. In 2024 National Strawberry Shortcake Day will occur on a Friday.
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