Easy Layered Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe with Homemade Whipped Cream
A simple yet impressive dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, fluffy cake, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces store-bought pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: toasted almond slices or crushed cookies for crunch
Instructions
- Macerate the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to draw out syrupy juice.
- Prepare the Cake Layer: Cube the pound cake into roughly 1-inch pieces (about 8 ounces). Set aside.
- Make the Whipped Cream (5-7 minutes): Chill mixing bowl and beaters if possible. Pour in cold heavy cream, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until medium peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifle (10 minutes): In a clear trifle bowl or serving glasses, layer one-third of the cake cubes, then a generous layer of macerated strawberries with juices, followed by a thick layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Final Touches: Garnish with whole strawberries, fresh mint leaves, or toasted almonds if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Macerate strawberries to create juicy layers. Splash strawberry juice or simple syrup on cake cubes if dry. Refrigerate assembled trifle for at least 1 hour to meld flavors. Add crunchy toppings just before serving to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, whipped cream, easy dessert, layered dessert, summer dessert, quick dessert