Dreaming of Strawberry Shortcake

The Cheesecake Factory (definitely NOT actual size)

It's 1:00AM and I can't sleep because I'm thinking about Strawberry Shortcake. 
I've been worrying about it all week.

If you like the biscuit type strawberry shortcake like John and I do, then The Cheesecake Factory "had" the best. It was perfect. I'm using past tense because the last few times I've ordered it, the biscuity shortcake had changed--it wasn't as crumbly, yummy or spoon friendly--we thought it was undercooked but we were told that they changed the recipe.  Why? Oh, Why? We still managed to polish most of it off...but it just wasn't the same.

Triple Berry Shortcake at Nordstrom's Cafe

The next best shortcake was the Triple Berry Shortcake at Nordstrom's Cafe. Again, I'm using past tense because when we went to Nordies last week for the shortcake, we were told that they took it off of the menu. We were so disappointed that we left without eating. 

We picked up one of the new Strawberry Shortcakes from Frisch's Drive Thru Window to satisfy the craving. A few bites were enough and I think it's still sitting in the refrigerator.

Bonefish Grill

Another very good Strawberry Shortcake was served at Bonefish Grill. I just googled the menu and....it's not listed....Macadamia Nut Brownie, Creme Brulee, Key Lime Pie, Doughnuts.
Wait! What? Please tell me it isn't so!

My mom makes (present tense) a great strawberry shortcake but it's not the biscuit type shortcake that I'm currently dreaming about. The recipe for Mama-san's (my mother's) version is called Strawberry Chantilly Torte and it is a stunning presentation. Her torte is composed of a layer of the "torte" (which has a very thin layer of dense yellow cake baked with a layer of meringue), top with toasted almond slivers, fresh whipped cream, sliced fresh strawberries, repeat 2 or 3 more times.

And finally, I received my first Great Plates recipe submission this afternoon from a very dear and darling friend.The last time I ate with her, we ordered dessert first and then had lunch. Love her!

The recipe is called Quick and Easy Strawberry Cake---and I likin' the words quick, easy and cake. Thanks Darlene!

1 angel food cake
1 container of strawberries
1 ply of strawberry glaze
I container of vanilla icing
I small tub of Cool Whip

Wash strawberries, drain and cut them into bite size pieces. Put them in to the glaze.
Cut cake horizontally, and add half the strawberries. Put other half of the cake on top.
Ice the outside of the cake. Top cake with the rest of the strawberries, let them go into the center of the cake.  Top with cool whip...I use a few tablespoons.
Place in fridge covered for a few minutes, then serve.
I don't know how long it last...at my house not long.

Please leave a Comment if you know where to get a good Strawberry Shortcake fix!