Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe Fluffy cake (sponge or pound cake) – Store-bought or homemade
- 4 cups Juicy strawberries, sliced – Fresh strawberries work best
- 2 cups Creamy whipped cream – Homemade or store-bought
- Shortcake flavoring – Optional, for added flavor
- 1/4 cup Sugar (for macerating) – To taste
- Vanilla extract – Optional, for enhanced flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the instructions and allow it to cool completely.
- Macerate the strawberries by slicing them and mixing with sugar for about 10-15 minutes.
- Layer pieces of the cake in a trifle dish, followed by a layer of macerated strawberries and then a layer of whipped cream.
- Continue repeating the layers until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with additional strawberries if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before layering. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, trifle, dessert, layered dessert, summer dessert
