strawberry shortcake trifle
A delightful strawberry shortcake trifle combining layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped topping for a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 store-bought or homemade pound cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- In a trifle bowl or large glass bowl, layer half of the cake cubes.
- Top the cake cubes with half of the macerated strawberries, including the juice.
- Add a layer of half the whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Repeat layers with the remaining cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For an added flavor twist, drizzle a little strawberry liqueur over the cake layers before assembling.