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Carolina Eats
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From home cooking to farm-to-table cuisine, the Upstate is a place for foodies. You can enter your favorite recipes during our quarterly Carolina Eats Recipe Sweepstakes presented by Ingles. All submitted recipes will be published here for everyone to enjoy.

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Carolina Eats – Strawberry Shortcake

There’s nothing quite like a classic dessert to bring comfort and sweetness to your summer table, and Melanie Locklear’s Strawberry Shortcake does just that—layer by layer.

This irresistible dessert has quickly become a favorite for warm-weather gatherings. With the perfect combination of fluffy vanilla cake, whipped topping, and fresh berries, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s both simple and satisfying.

Melanie’s Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:

  • 1 box of vanilla cake mix

  • Eggs and oil (as directed on the cake mix box)

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  • 1 container of Cool Whip

  • 1 large container of strawberries

  • 1 small container of blueberries

  • Sugar

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Berries:
    Slice the strawberries, mix with sugar to taste, and chill them in the fridge.

  2. Bake the Cake:
    Prepare and bake the vanilla cake as instructed on the box at 350°F. Let it cool completely.

  3. Build the Layers:
    Slice the cake horizontally to create layers. Spread Cool Whip on the first layer, then add strawberries. Add the next layer of cake, followed by more strawberries and Cool Whip. Finish with blueberries on top.

Light, fresh, and bursting with summer flavor, this strawberry shortcake is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, or just a sweet ending to your day.