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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

Stunning Strawberry Shortcake Trifles for Summer Bliss

Delight your guests with these easy-to-make Strawberry Shortcake Trifles, a perfect summer dessert that combines soft cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy whipped goodness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 54 minutes
Servings: 6 trifles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Light sour cream can be used if preferred.
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Avoid frozen strawberries as they can make the trifle soggy.
For the Whipped Cream Layer
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Dessert Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a baking sheet. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then the dry ingredients and sour cream. Bake for 20-24 minutes.
  2. While the cake cools, rinse and dice strawberries. Sprinkle with sugar and let them rest for 10 minutes to create a syrup.
  3. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy, then fold in whipped cream until combined.
  4. Assemble trifles by layering cake, strawberries, and whipped cream in dessert cups. Finish with a layer of cream and garnish with a whole strawberry.
  5. Serve immediately for the best texture, or keep layers separate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use clear dessert cups for showcasing the layers. Consider alternative berries or lemon curd for flavor variations.

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