This is why I love this trifle.
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle combines strawberry shortcake and trifles that are perfect for the rest of summer! The delicious strawberries you can get at this time of the year are my favorite. I can even eat them straight from the carton! This trifle is full of strawberries! Combine them with cake and cream to make a delicious dessert such as a trifle.How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Make the vanilla cakes: I used my Moist Vanilla Cake to make the trifle. It is so soft, fluffy, and deliciously buttery. This cake is loved by many and is a favorite of readers. This trifle is perfect! Next, make the strawberry sauce. Puree approximately a pound of strawberries, add some sugar and vanilla extract and cook it on the stove to thicken it and bring out the strawberry flavor. It tastes very similar to my Strawberry Poke Cake and adds great flavor. Layer the layers with whipped cream: Layer strawberry sauce and cake with freshly chopped strawberries. This dessert tastes just like a strawberry shortcake in trifle form. It's light and full of strawberries. This strawberry trifle is my favorite! Such a delicious, classic dessert!Description
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is easy to make! It features layers of vanilla cake, strawberries, sauce, and fresh whipped topping.Ingredients
Vanilla Cake
- 3 cups (390g) of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups (336g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 4 whites
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) milk
Strawberry Sauce
- 1 lb strawberries, pureed
- 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 2 3/4 cups (660ml), heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 1/2 cup (173g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 lbs strawberries, chopped (about 5 cups)
Instructions
Make the Vanilla Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- Mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of your bowl.
- Mix the egg whites with vanilla. Beat on medium speed until combined and smooth.
- Mix in about 1/3 of the flour mixture into the batter. Beat on medium speed until well combined
- Mix in about half the milk. Continue beating on medium speed until well combined.
- Mix in another third of the flour mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down sides as necessary.
- Mix in the remaining milk and beat at medium speed until well combined.
- Mix in the rest of the flour mixture. Beat until combined. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Bake, the cake for 35-40 mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top of the cake will be golden brown.
- Set aside the cake to cool after it is baked.
Strawberry Sauce
- Mix the strawberry puree, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Stir frequently and heat on medium heat to bring it to a boil.
- Let the sauce boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and allow it to cool.
Mix the Whipped cream and Assemble the Trifle
- Once everything is cooled, whip the cream. Mix the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peak forms.
- Layer everything on the trifle plate by adding a layer of cake, half the chopped strawberries, half the strawberry sauce and half the whipped cream.
- Then add a second layer of strawberry sauce, strawberries, and cake. Finally, pipe the rest of the whipped cream onto the top. As decoration, add a few more strawberries to the top.