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Do you like Strawberry Shortcake? We are BIG fans so we decided to make a kabob version. Yes – you heard that right.

With pieces of cake (or Angel Food Cake or shortcake) and strawberries drizzled with vanilla candy coating, these strawberry shortcake kabobs are a SUPER easy treat. We love to share them with company and the kids especially love to whip them up around Valentine’s Day.

We used a cake mix to make these extra simple (and quick!). After baking the cake, these kabobs only take about 10 minutes to assemble and then they’re ready to enjoy!

These also make refreshing summer treats along with our Dessert Kabobs and Fruit Kabobs.

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • A cake mix shortcut. Using a cake mix makes this already easy dessert a breeze!
  • 10 minutes of prep! Kabobs come together in minutes with just a few simple steps.
  • Sweet and simple. Fresh fruit and bright flavors make this a tasty summer dessert.

Strawberry Shortcake Kabob Ingredients and Substitutions

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, plus ingredients on the back – Added ingredients usually include water, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  • 48 strawberries – Look for berries that are deep red from top to bottom and have a sweet aroma and no soft spots. Hull a strawberry by inserting the tip of a paring knife at a slight angle around the base of the stem. Gently cut around the stem, removing the hull (green stem) and a small portion of the core.
  • 5 cubes vanilla candy coating – or white chocolate or milk chocolate
  • 16 wooden skewers
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How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

  1. CAKE. Make a 15.25-ounce box of white cake as directed on the back of the box. We baked our cake in an 11×16-inch pan and decreased the time by about 5 minutes. Once baked and cooled, cut the cake into 1½ inch squares.
  2. STRAWBERRIES. Rinse and hull strawberries. Use 3 strawberries and 2 cubes of cake per wooden skewer. Alternate strawberries and cake cubes onto 16 wooden skewers and place them on parchment paper.
    • Hull a strawberry by inserting the tip of a paring knife at a slight angle around the base of the stem. Gently cut around the stem, removing the hull (green stem) and a small portion of the core.
  3. CANDY DRIZZLE. Melt 5 cubes of vanilla candy coating by adding a few squares of the coating in a small pan on low heat. Stir constantly until melted.
    • Drizzle the melted candy over the skewers. Refrigerate for half an hour to set.
  • If using an 11×16-inch pan instead of a 9×13-inch pan reduce the baking time by about 5 minutes.
  • You can use white cake, Pound Cake, or Angel Food Cake.
  • Try to use strawberries and cubes of cake in uniform sizes.
  • Hull a strawberry by inserting the tip of a paring knife at a slight angle around the base of the stem. Gently cut around the stem, removing the hull (green stem) and a small portion of the core.
A white plate of strawberry shortcake kabobs.
5 from 15 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

By: Lil’ Luna
Strawberry shortcake kabobs are a simple version of a classic. A cake mix and quick vanilla candy coating make this an extra easy treat!
Servings: 16
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, plus ingredients on back (or shortcake or Angel Food Cake)
  • 48 strawberries
  • 5 cubes vanilla candy coating
  • 16 skewers

Instructions 

  • Begin by making white cake as directed on the back of the box. We made ours in a larger pan (11×16) so the cake squares weren't too thick.
  • Once baked and cooled, cut the cake into 1½ inch squares.
  • Rinse and hull strawberries. Hull a strawberry by inserting the tip of a paring knife at a slight angle around the base of the stem. Gently cut around the stem, removing the hull (green stem) and a small portion of the core.
  • Use 3 strawberries and 2 cubes of cake per wooden skewer. Alternate strawberries and cake cubes onto 16 wooden skewers and place them on parchment paper.
  • Melt vanilla candy coating by adding a few squares of the coating in a small pan on low heat. Stir constantly until melted.
  • Drizzle white chocolate over your skewers. Refrigerate for half an hour. ENJOY!

Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • If using an 11×16-inch pan instead of a 9×13-inch pan reduce the baking time by about 5 minutes.
  • You can use white cake, Pound Cake, or Angel Food Cake.
  • Try to use strawberries and cubes of cake in uniform sizes.
Make ahead. The kabobs can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance. Keep them covered in the fridge until serving.
Cover and store in the fridge. The strawberries will only last for 1-2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 16g, Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 224mg, Potassium: 75mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 21.2mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Make ahead of time?

The kabobs can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance. Keep them covered in the fridge until serving.

How to store?

Cover and store in the fridge. The strawberries will only last for 1-2 days.

This recipe was originally published July 2015.

About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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19 Comments

  1. Barbara Estes says:

    Can I used marshmallow fluff for the drizzle?not really a fan of white chocolate

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You bet!!

  2. Gloria Feilen says:

    5 stars
    I took these over to the grandbabies house for dessert. My goodness but everyone liked them! Even the picky eaters. Thank you for this delicious treat idea.

  3. Kathy says:

    Can I make this in the morning to serve after dinner?

  4. Sarah says:

    Whipped sweets and treats in Orangeburg sc is using your pictures and pretending it’s her work

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Thank you for letting us know. Would you mind sending an example of where she is doing this? You can email it to [email protected].

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