Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. This delightful dessert features layers of fluffy lemon cake, luscious whipped cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, creating a stunning visual and taste experience. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this trifle is not only quick to prepare but also offers a refreshing twist that everyone will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the lemon cake by mixing flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in one bowl. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and sour cream; mix well. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Bake the batter for 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into cubes.
- Prepare strawberries by tossing them with sugar and letting them sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the whipped cream cheese layer by beating cream cheese until smooth, then adding powdered sugar and heavy cream; whip until soft peaks form.
- In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, strawberries, and whipped mixture; repeat layers finishing with whipped topping. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg