Strawberry Shortcake Campfire Skillet

(Warm, Buttery, Golden & Made for Campfire Nights)

Fluffy, golden biscuit-style cake baked in a skillet, topped with juicy strawberries and finished with whipped cream—this easy campfire dessert is pure summer comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍓 Strawberry Topping:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For Serving:

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions

1️⃣ Prep the Strawberries

• In a bowl, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice
• Let sit for at least 10–15 minutes until juicy

👉 This is where the magic starts happening

2️⃣ Make the Batter

• In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
• Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth

3️⃣ Cook the Skillet Cake

Campfire Method 🔥

• Lightly grease a cast iron skillet
• Pour batter into skillet
• Cover with foil or lid
• Cook over low campfire heat for 20–25 minutes

Oven Option:

• Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden

4️⃣ Assemble

• Spoon strawberries over the warm cake
• Top with whipped cream or ice cream

Serving Suggestions

• Serve straight from the skillet (campfire style!)
• Add extra berries on the side
• Pair with coffee or a nightcap

Wheels & Meals Signature Twists

• Chocolate Lover: Add chocolate chips to the batter
• Peach Swap: Use peaches or mixed berries
• Fresh Kick: Add lemon zest to the batter
• Coconut Twist: Top with toasted coconut flakes

RV-Friendly Notes

✔ One skillet = easy cleanup
✔ Simple pantry ingredients
✔ Perfect for campfire or oven
✔ Great for sharing (or not… no judgment 😄)

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving – Serves 6)

• Calories: ~310
• Protein: ~4g
• Carbs: ~42g
• Fat: ~14g