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Creamy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe with Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Layers

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A simple yet indulgent dessert featuring layers of fresh strawberries, fluffy vanilla sponge cake, and homemade whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, this trifle is quick to assemble and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced (fresh preferred, frozen thawed and drained if used)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 cups vanilla sponge cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups heavy cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Macerate the strawberries by tossing them with granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes until juices form.
  2. Cut the vanilla sponge cake or angel food cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  3. Chill mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Pour cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl, add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  4. In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer cake cubes to cover the bottom. Spoon a generous layer of macerated strawberries with syrup over the cake. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the berries.
  5. Repeat layers (cake, strawberries, whipped cream) until container is filled, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and cake to soak up juices.
  7. Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid over-macerating strawberries to prevent mushiness. Use fresh cake for best texture; if day-old, moisten cubes with milk or strawberry juice. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with chilled coconut cream whipped with sweetener. Lemon zest adds a fresh brightness to whipped cream.

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