Layers of angel food cake and homemade whipped cream come together in this easy strawberry shortcake dessert. This trifle will quickly become a new favorite.
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe
I remember as a child, one of my aunts always made a strawberry shortcake trifle for our annual family reunion. All the kids and I would eat as fast as we could so we could get a piece before it was all gone.
Now, I love making it for my own children who love it as much as I do! It’s also like a forkful of summertime with every bite.
Why You’ll Love this Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe:
- Fresh ingredients. This cake uses fresh strawberries to bring a burst of flavor to the dessert table.
- Healthier than regular cake. This delicious trifle will satisfy your sweet tooth without all the calories from a regular cake topped with frosting.
- Great for sharing. This delicious strawberry shortcake trifle is great any occasion, whether you are having a family cookout or you want an alternative to a birthday cake. Your family will be begging you to make a strawberry shortcake trifle for every occasion!
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How to Make this Fun Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- You are going to get a medium bowl and combine the strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar and stir until they are thoroughly mixed.
- In another medium-sized mixing bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla. Mix on medium till the vanilla is mixed in.
- Add in the confectioners’ sugar and continue mixing until soft peaks form.
- Combine the strawberry jam and water in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warm. Whisk to combine the jam and water together.
- In a trifle bowl, place a layer of angel food cake cubes and top with a layer of whipped cream, drizzle on the sauce, and finish off with a layer of strawberries.
- Continue layering until all the components are used or the dish is filled completely.
Fresh strawberries are the kind of strawberries needed for this delicious trifle. Unfortunately, you can’t use frozen strawberries for this recipe because the strawberries will become very mushy and will make the angel food cake soggy.
Macerating is similar to marinating. Fruit can be macerated by soaking it in a mixture of sugar and liqueur or fruit juice. The mixture is then set aside to soften and release its natural juices.
You sure can! My easy angel food cake recipe is perfect for this trifle. Using a homemade angel food cake will require a bit more time, but is totally worth the wait.
Absolutely! Whipped cream in a can or tub would cut down on prep time of this dessert. Feel free to use pre-made or homemade whipped cream here.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use fresh strawberries for this recipe to keep the angel food cake from becoming soggy.
- You can use substitute almond extract for vanilla in your whipped cream.
- Serve this trifle in one big dish or in individual trifle cups.
This delicious strawberry shortcake trifle is sure to be a big hit with your whole family and all your friends. Everyone will be begging you to make it for every function!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Strawberry Shortcake Trifles Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced strawberries 500 grams
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 14 grams, from ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 13 grams
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 454 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1 cup powdered sugar 113 grams
- ¼ cup strawberry jam 85 grams
- 2 tablespoons water 28 grams
- 20 ounces angel food cake 567 grams, cubed (1 cake)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Set them aside to macerate for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than 1 hour).3 cups sliced strawberries, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream and vanilla until well combined and fluffy.2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add in the powdered sugar gradually and continue mixing until soft peaks form. Place in the fridge to chill until ready to use.1 cup powdered sugar
- While the whipped cream chills, combine the strawberry jam and water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until warm, about 45 seconds. Whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to use.¼ cup strawberry jam, 2 tablespoons water
- In a trifle bowl or other clear container, place down a layer of angel food cake cubes, top with a layer of whipped cream, drizzle on the sauce, and finish off with a layer of strawberries. Continue layering until all the components are used or the dish is filled completely.20 ounces angel food cake
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for this recipe to keep the angel food cake from becoming soggy.
- You can use substitute almond extract for vanilla in your whipped cream.
- Serve this trifle in one big dish or in individual trifle cups.
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