Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of this Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations. Layers of fluffy lemon cake, sweet macerated strawberries, and luscious whipped cream cheese create a dessert that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. This trifle not only offers a beautiful presentation but also invites creativity—feel free to add your favorite fruits or flavors for a personalized touch. With its light texture, this dessert serves as a satisfying treat that everyone can enjoy without feeling overly indulgent. Serve in elegant glass bowls or casual family-style for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- Zest of a small lemon
- 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 lb strawberries (rinsed, dried, and cut into cubes)
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; mix in lemon zest and eggs. Gradually add dry ingredients followed by sour cream.
- Pour batter into a greased pan and bake for about 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- Combine strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth; whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Cut cooled cake into cubes and layer in a trifle dish: cake cubes, strawberries, whipped cream mixture; repeat layers finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle serving (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg