Name: Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature (salted or unsalted); 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 3 cups cake flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; 1 ¼ cups buttermilk, room temperature; 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup powdered sugar; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt

Description

These Strawberry Shortcake Trifles are the perfect single-serve dessert, layering buttery vanilla cake, juicy macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream into individual cups or jars. Elegant yet easy, they’re ideal for spring and summer gatherings, bridal showers, or when you want a fresh and fruity dessert with classic charm.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1 cup butter, room temperature (salted or unsalted)
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 ¼ cups buttermilk, room temperature

For the Strawberries:

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

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Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Strawberries: In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar. Let sit for at least 15–30 minutes to release juices.
Make the Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Trifles: Cut cooled cake into cubes. In small glasses or jars, layer cake cubes, macerated strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers as desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Trifles can be made several hours in advance. For best texture, assemble no more than 6 hours before serving.
For extra flavor, brush cake cubes with a little strawberry syrup or liqueur before layering.
You can also use store-bought pound cake for a quicker version.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking, Layering
Cuisine: American