How to Use shortcake in a Sentence

shortcake

noun
  • That makes the shortcake dense and crumbly.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Pair with a dessert of shortcake or a main dish of beef stew.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • The shortcake layers meant the tasty dessert changed with each bite.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Guests had chance to mingle and enjoy a peach shortcake dessert.
    — Quoron Walker, Courant Community, 14 Sep. 2017
  • They can also be spooned over vanilla ice cream or shortcake.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
  • This easy-to-prepare shortcake should be enjoyed the same day it’s made.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Start your garden prep with this pair of raspberry shortcake shrubs.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The menu will feature ham, baked beans, potato salad and peach shortcake.
    — courant.com, 8 Aug. 2019
  • The shortcake dough is stamped into rounds, brushed with egg, and sprinkled with sugar.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • Juicy berry shortcakes and produce-laden meals eaten al fresco.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2023
  • This is like a warm strawberry shortcake begging for some vanilla ice cream to top it off.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • This recipe may just be the easiest way to make strawberry shortcake.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • This recipe may just be the easiest way to make strawberry shortcake.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
  • The dessert is made with large strawberries, dipped into shortcake batter and deep fried.
    — Dallas News, 6 July 2022
  • That is the case with this blend, whose flavors of strawberry mousse or shortcake work well with burgers and ribs.
    — Marnie Old, Philly.com, 30 May 2018
  • From shortcake to rhubarb to waffles, there are dozens of sweet and savory ways to eat strawberries today.
    — Ashley Day, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018
  • Banana pudding and strawberry shortcake are two of my go-to summer desserts.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Top off the meal with dessert — Devil’s food cake and strawberry shortcake crumble are on the menu.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The resulting shortcake is crusty on top and tender and buttery throughout.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Aug. 2023
  • For dessert, indulge in their beloved strawberry shortcake or the rich banana pudding.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For dessert, the couple had cake, chocolate mousse, strawberry shortcake and mini donuts.
    — Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Cut the shortcake in half, horizontally, and transfer the bottom half to a plate.
    — James Tarmy, Bloomberg.com, 16 June 2021
  • At the roots of her hair lays a hint of strawberry shortcake pink, which then transforms into more of a vibrant color at the ends.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 15 June 2022
  • Listen to folk music, play corn hole and Jenga, and feast on strawberry shortcake for dessert.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2019
  • Eat on Monument Circle's steps or treat your office mates to a load of take-out shortcakes.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2018
  • Add the wine pairing for an extra few bucks, ending with strawberry rhubarb shortcake and Moscato.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • This trifle tastes like the best version of strawberry shortcake, but softer, creamier, and extra juicy.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The first goal scored grants a free strawberry shortcake with purchase, the third goal grants a free cup of soup and the fifth goal has a free club sandwich with any purchase.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
  • Much like a classic hummingbird cake, this shortcake dessert is loaded with coconut, crushed pineapple, and vanilla.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Only minimal effort is needed for this sheet cake spin on strawberry shortcake.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026

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