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Lotso's Strawberry Shortcake in large glass trifle bowl with layers of pound cake, macerated strawberries, whipped cream, red sprinkles, and strawberry sour gummy garnish

Lotso's Strawberry Shortcake

Sweet, nostalgic, and bursting with strawberry flavor, this colorful dessert is inspired by everyone's favorite strawberry-scented bear. Layers of buttery pound cake, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream come together for the ultimate Toy Story 3 movie night treat.
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Prep Time:25 minutes
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Servings: 8

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Shortcut Option

  • 1 store-bought pound cake cut into cubes

Homemade Pound Cake Option

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Optional Garnishes

  • Strawberry crunch topping
  • Pink sprinkles
  • Fresh strawberries

Instructions

If Making Homemade Pound Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into cubes.

Prepare the Strawberries

  • In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  • Stir gently and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes until juicy.

Make the Whipped Cream

  • In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Assemble

  • Layer pound cake cubes into serving glasses or bowls.
  • Spoon strawberries and their juices over the cake.
  • Add a generous layer of whipped cream.
  • Repeat the layers if desired.
  • Top with strawberry crunch topping, pink sprinkles, and fresh strawberries before serving.
    • For the best flavor, let the strawberries rest for at least 20 minutes before assembling. The natural juices create a simple strawberry syrup that soaks into the pound cake and makes every bite irresistible.