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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe with Homemade Whipped Cream

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A quick and easy layered dessert featuring pound cake, macerated strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, this trifle is both fuss-free and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (15 grams) powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Gently toss and let sit for 15–20 minutes to macerate.
  2. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 10 minutes. Pour 1 cup of cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl.
  3. Beat on medium-high speed, gradually adding 2 tablespoons of sifted powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
  4. Cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife. Toast cubes lightly in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes if the cake is too fresh or soft.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer one-third of the pound cake cubes evenly across the bottom. Spoon half of the macerated strawberries and their juices over the cake.
  6. Dollop and spread about one-third of the whipped cream on top. Repeat the layers once more: cake, strawberries, whipped cream.
  7. Add a final layer of pound cake and the remaining strawberries. Crown the trifle with the last of the whipped cream, spreading it smoothly or piping it prettily.
  8. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 2–3 hours, before serving.

Notes

Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Toast pound cake cubes if too fresh to prevent sogginess. Macerate strawberries with sugar to enhance flavor and juice. Assemble a few hours ahead for best flavor melding. Can substitute pound cake with sponge cake or shortcakes. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free cake.

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