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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

Indulge in the Best Strawberry Shortcake Trifles Today

Elevate your dessert game with Strawberry Shortcake Trifles, a delightful and easy recipe perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 trifles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups buttermilk room temperature
For the Strawberries
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for macerating
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract for whipped cream
  • pinch salt for whipped cream

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with butter and flour.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
  3. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Add dry mixture to the creamed ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Mix strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 15–30 minutes to release juices.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until stiff peaks form.
  8. Cut cooled cake into cubes and layer in glasses with strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Opt for ripe, seasonal strawberries to enhance flavor.

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