Easy Strawberry Trifle
This recipe of Strawberry trifle is one of the easiest trifle recipes. I am all about making life easier when it comes to preparing food without compromising on the taste. Best part about this recipe is that you can make all the components of the trifle in advance and just assemble it couple of hours before serving. This way I have one less thing to take care of when I have guests over.
Ingredients
- Strawberry (diced)
- Granulated Sugar (as desired)
- Vanilla Pound Cake
- Whipped Cream
- Mint leaves (for garnishing)
Instructions
For Vanilla Pound Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 Degree F.
- Spray non-stick cooking spray on a 8.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan. Place a parchment paper on the inside of the loaf pan and keep it aside.
- Using an electric hand mixer on high speed, beat ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature) and 1 cup granulated sugar together in a mixing bowl, until they are well combined and creamy.
- Now one by one add 3 large eggs to the mixing bowl and whisk it until they become light and fluffy. (It should take 2-3 mins).
- Mix in ½ cup whole milk and ½ tsp Vanilla Extract.
- Add 1 and ½ cup of All-Purpose Flour, ¼th tsp Baking Powder, 1/8th Baking Soda, 1/4th tsp Salt and mix everything together until well combined. Do not over mix it.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. With the help of the back of the spatula, smooth out the top so it’s even.
- Place the pan in the middle rack of the oven and cook it for 1 hour. Remove it and pierce the center of the cake with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, then its fully cooked. If not, put it back in the oven for couple of more minutes.
- Let it cool for 20 mins. Then carefully remove the cake with the parchment paper from the loaf pan. Detach the parchment paper.
- Cut them in slices and keep aside.
Prep the Strawberries
- Wash the strawberries, dice them in small pieces and keep them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over the strawberries, give them a mix and keep aside. (I usually use 2 tbsp of granulated sugar for every 1 cup of diced strawberries).
- After some time you shall see strawberries releasing water. Do not discard it. We shall use it in the recipe.
Make Whipped Cream
- Keep the mixing bowl and the whisk attachment of your hand mixture or stand mixture in the freezer for 15 mins to chill. This step makes all the difference.
- Pour 1 cup of heavy cream/ heavy whipping cream in the mixing bowl, to which add ½ tsp of vanilla extract and 2 tbsp of granulated or confectioner’s sugar.
- Whip them together at medium-high speed for 3-4 mins or until medium peaks are formed. Do not over whisk it as the cream mixture will flatten. Keep it aside.
Assembling the trifle
- In a desert goblet, add first layer of diced sweetened strawberries.
- Followed by second layer of pieces of Vanilla pound cake. Drizzle some of the strawberry water over the pound cake. This step will help keep the cake layer moist and soft.
- With the help of piping bag or a spoon, gently add the third layer of whipped cream.
- If your desert glass or goblet is tall, you may repeat the layers in the same order.
- Finally, add a single piece of strawberry and a mint leaf over whipped cream for garnishing purpose.
- Refrigerate the trifle for couple of hours before serving.
- Enjoy!