Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
A quick and easy layered dessert featuring fresh strawberries, fluffy cake, and homemade whipped cream, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 cups pound cake or angel food cake, cubed (lightly toasted preferred)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled (substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Optional: mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries by combining sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Toss gently and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Cut the pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch cubes. Toast lightly in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes if desired, then let cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract and powdered sugar using a chilled bowl and beaters until soft peaks form. Avoid overwhipping.
- Assemble the trifle in a glass bowl by layering 2 cups of cake cubes, a generous layer of macerated strawberries with juices, and about 1 cup of whipped cream. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and layers set.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or whole strawberries before serving. Scoop portions ensuring all layers are included.
Notes
Use room-temperature strawberries for better juice release. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent grainy texture. Toast cake cubes lightly for texture contrast. Chill trifle before serving for best flavor and presentation. Assemble the night before for convenience and add fresh garnish before serving. Drain excess strawberry syrup if berries are very juicy to avoid soggy cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the trifle bo
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Protein: 4
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