Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle, a perfect summer dessert that combines fluffy lemon cake, luscious whipped cream cheese, and vibrant strawberries. This layered treat not only serves as a stunning centerpiece for gatherings but also offers a deliciously light option for picnics or cozy nights at home. The harmonious blend of flavors and textures ensures every bite is a celebration of summer’s best offerings. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite fruits or cake bases, making it a versatile choice for any occasion!
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). In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy; add lemon zest and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time followed by sour cream until smooth.
- Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- Toss cubed strawberries with sugar in a separate bowl and let sit to release juices.
- Beat room-temperature cream cheese with vanilla until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar while mixing. Whip cold heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a trifle dish or glass cups, layer lemon cake cubes, sweetened strawberries, and whipped cream cheese mixture repeatedly until all ingredients are used. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg