Easy Layered Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring layers of moist pound cake, macerated fresh strawberries, and lightly sweetened whipped cream, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cake (about 12 ounces), store-bought or homemade, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to coat. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the whipped cream: Chill mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes. Pour cold heavy whipping cream into the bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Cube the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Assemble the trifle: Add a layer of cake cubes to the bottom of the trifle bowl (about one-third of the cake). Spoon a generous layer of macerated strawberries over the cake, including some syrup. Spread or dollop a layer of whipped cream over the berries. Repeat layers two more times for a total of three layers. End with a final whipped cream layer and garnish with whole strawberries or crushed cake crumbs.
- Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to speed up the process. Use day-old pound cake for sturdiness. Add whipped cream topping just before serving if preparing ahead. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent turning it into butter. Macerate strawberries for at least 10 minutes to develop syrup and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, summer dessert, easy dessert, layered dessert, pound cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries