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Easy Memorial Day Dessert Food Ideas That Wow Everyone


  • Author: ushinzomr

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup of strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup of blueberries
  • 1 cup of whipped cream
  • 1 cup of granola
  • 1 cup of cake mix (vanilla or red velvet)
  • 1/2 cup of butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool completely before cutting it into squares.
  6. In serving cups, layer the cake squares, whipped cream, granola, strawberries, and blueberries.
  7. Top with fresh mint leaves for garnish.
  8. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Feel free to mix and match with other fruits like raspberries or peaches.
  • You can substitute the cake mix with store-bought pound cake for a quicker option.
  • This dessert can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 25

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