Let’s whip up these decadent Chocolate Lover’s Strawberry Shortcakes! They come together remarkably quickly. First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare and Bake Biscuits: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon baking cocoa until well blended. Open the tube of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits. Dip each raw biscuit into the cocoa mixture, coating both sides lightly; gently shake off any excess.

Place the coated biscuits about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and lightly browned (they will look darker due to the coating).

Remove the baked biscuits from the pan immediately to a wire rack to cool slightly. You want to serve them warm, not hot.

Prepare Toppings: While the biscuits bake or cool slightly, prepare the fruit and cream. In a small bowl, gently toss the 2 cups of sliced strawberries with the 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Set aside.

In a separate chilled bowl, combine the 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons baking cocoa. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the cream just begins to thicken. Add the 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar. Continue beating until soft, stable peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.

Assemble and Serve: To serve, take one warm biscuit and carefully split it in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Place the bottom half on a serving plate.

Spoon some of the sugared strawberries over the bottom biscuit half. Top the strawberries with a generous dollop of the chocolate whipped cream (using about half of the total cream mixture for filling all the biscuits).

Place the top half of the biscuit over the cream and berries. Warm the hot fudge topping slightly according to its package directions (usually a few seconds in the microwave). Drizzle the warm fudge topping generously over the assembled shortcake.

Serve immediately, offering the remaining chocolate whipped cream alongside or adding another dollop on top. Repeat assembly for the remaining biscuits. Enjoy this chocolatey delight