How about trying these delightful Strawberry Shortcake Trifles? Imagine a soft vanilla cake, cut into circles and stacked in clear glasses with sweetened strawberries and fluffy whipped cream – a playful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake!
Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Ingredients
*For the cake:*
- 1 cup butter softened, I prefer salted, but you can use unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk at room temperature
*For the strawberries:*
- 1 pint strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
*For the whipped cream:*
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
*For the cake:*
- Grease and line a 13×18 standard jelly roll pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Scrape down the sides, add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until just incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour in buttermilk while mixing on low until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 18-22 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely.
*For the strawberries:*
- Cut stems off strawberries, slice them, and place in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add granulated sugar and stir. Set aside, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
*For the whipped cream:*
- In a stand mixer, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar. Beat on medium to high speed until whipped and creamy (about 2-5 minutes).
- Add vanilla and a pinch of salt, mix until incorporated. Refrigerate until needed.
*For assembly:*
- If using homemade whipped cream (or cool whip), assemble right before serving. Cool whip holds up better if refrigerated prior.
- Use a round cookie cutter the size of your glasses to cut out 20 cake circles.
- Press one cake layer into the glass, top with a layer of strawberries (about 3 tbsp), and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat, ending with a few tablespoons of whipped cream. Serve immediately. Enjoy your delightful Strawberry Shortcake Trifles!