Description
A light and fresh dessert with layers of vanilla cake, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for Easter and spring gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vanilla or pound cake, cubed
- 1/2 cup strawberry syrup or jam
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Hull and slice the strawberries and set them in a bowl. Cube the vanilla or pound cake into bite-sized pieces. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10 minutes if they are warm.
- In a large, chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In a glass trifle bowl or individual cups, layer half of the cubed cake. Spoon half of the sliced strawberries over the cake. Drizzle half of the strawberry syrup or jam over the fruit. Fold half of the whipped cream over the layer.
- Garnish the top with mint leaves and extra strawberry slices. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use very cold heavy cream and chill the bowl for the best whipped cream texture. Substitute low-sugar options or variations for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg