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Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

Course Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 10

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!