Description
A quick, no-bake dessert featuring layers of angel food cake, macerated strawberries, and homemade whipped cream. This trifle is perfect for last-minute gatherings and improves with overnight chilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced in half
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, very cold
- 1/2 cup (60g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 1 store-bought loaf (450g) angel food cake or sponge cake, broken into chunks
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Toss them in a large bowl with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out juices.
- In a cold mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Break the angel food or sponge cake into irregular 1-2 inch chunks.
- Place one-third of the cake chunks into the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl.
- Add half of the strawberries and all their syrup over the cake, then spread half of the whipped cream on top.
- Repeat layers: add another third of the cake, the remaining strawberries and syrup, and the rest of the whipped cream.
- Top with the final layer of cake chunks.
- Garnish with extra whipped cream, whole strawberries, and mint leaves if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to meld and cake to soften.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients, especially the cream and bowl, are very cold for best whipping results. Do not freeze the trifle as the cream will separate and the cake will become mushy. It is best served cold. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them thoroughly to prevent a soupy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: strawberry shortcake trifle, no bake dessert, easy trifle, summer dessert, make ahead dessert, angel food cake dessert