June 14

National Strawberry Shortcake Day

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!

Yearly Date

June 14

Observed in

United States

Introduction

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!

National Strawberry Shortcake Day Timeline

1588

First Cake Recipe

The first recipe of a biscuit-like cake, which is the base of a strawberry shortcake, appeared in an English cookbook.

1847

Modern Shortcake Created

The American-style strawberry shortcake was developed, consisting of sweet biscuits layered with strawberries and cream.

1850s

Start of Festivals

Strawberry Shortcake festivals started to become a tradition in the United States during this decade, further popularizing the dessert.

1910

Commercial Strawberry Introduction

Commercial strawberry production increased, making strawberries more accessible and thus enhancing the popularity of strawberry shortcake.

1979

Strawberry Shortcake Cartoon

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.

2016

National Day Recognition

National Strawberry Shortcake Day was officially recognized in the United States as a national holiday, celebrated every June 14th.

How to Celebrate National Strawberry Shortcake Day

1 Bake your own strawberry shortcake

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.

2 Try different variations

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.

3 Host a strawberry shortcake party

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.

4 Make it into an ice cream sundae

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.

5 Go out for strawberry shortcake

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.

Why We Love National Strawberry Shortcake Day

Strawberry Shortcake is a classic

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!

It's a great way to celebrate summer

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.

It's easy to make

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!