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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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Indulge in the refreshing delight of Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, a luscious dessert that captures the essence of summer gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 TBSP Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 6 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
  • Zest of a small lemon
  • 3/4 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
  • 1 lb Strawberries (rinsed, dried, and cut into small cubes)
  • 2 TBSP White granulated sugar
  • 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (cold)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add lemon zest and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time and then stir in sour cream.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet until just mixed; do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into cubes.
  7. Combine cut strawberries with sugar in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  8. Beat cream cheese with vanilla until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar.
  9. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  10. In your trifle dish or glasses, layer cake cubes, sweetened strawberries, and whipped cream mixture repeatedly until all ingredients are used; finish with whipped cream on top.
  11. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg