Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle Recipe

Sharing a trifle recipe perfect for summer entertaining! This fruity and delicious Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle is simple to prepare and so delicious! Your family and friends will love the colorful layers.

Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle Recipe

If you haven’t made a trifle recipe before, you are in for such a treat with my Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle!  Summer is such a great time to entertain. You’ll generally find us around the pool with friends daily enjoying great meals together.  I put together a beautiful summer trifle that’s super easy to make. Gorgeous berries layered with sweet whipped cream and soft vanilla cake pieces make for a delicious dessert to serve all summer long.

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What Is A Trifle?

The definition of a trifle is a cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream.

What You’ll Need For This Trifle

• yellow cake mix
• large eggs
• sour cream
• vegetable or canola oil
• vanilla pudding mix
• milk
• whipped cream
• strawberries
• raspberries
• blueberries

How To Make Strawberry Trifle

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray two 8-inch cake pans generously with cooking spray.
2. Wash and dry strawberries, raspberries and blueberries then place into separate bowls. Place whipped cream into a large bowl and set aside.
3. Place cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, sour cream and vanilla pudding mix into a large mixing bowl. Stir slowly to combine, then vigorously until batter is well combined. Transfer evenly to prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until baked through. Remove and let cool completely.
4. Flip cakes over onto parchment paper and cut into 1-1 1/2 inch cubes. Place a layer of cake cubes into a trifle bowl then top with a thick layer of whipped cream. Arrange a layer of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries over cream. Repeat another layer of cake, whipped cream and berries filling to the top of your trifle bowl. Place Trifle into refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool. As a time saving tip, bake your cakes up to 2 days in advance. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator until ready to bake.

Always Wash Your Fruit

Make sure your strawberries are washed and dry. Remove stems and slice.

How to Assemble Your Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle

Once your cakes are cool, cut into cubes and layer the first layer into the bottom of your trifle bowl.

Layer some berries over your whipped cream then another layer of cake.

Top with more whipped cream and berries for the top layer. Get creative and decorate the berries however you’d like. Such a beautiful dessert!

How To Serve

Serve your trifle chilled for any occasion where a dessert is needed.

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Tips For Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle

• Cut fruit ahead of time. Slice it nicely as this is a very visual dessert.
• You can bake your cake 2 days ahead of time to save time day of serving.
• Use a clear, clean trifle dish to serve. Makes dessert look gorgeous.
• Play around with other fruit and even other sweet toppings. With a trifle dessert, any of your favorites work great!
• Chill dessert until ready to serve.

5 from 2 votes

Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle

This fruity and delicious Very Berry Vanilla Cake Trifle is the perfect dessert for summer! Your family and friends will love the colorful layers.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: English

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 661kcal

Author: Jenny

Cost: $20

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Equipment

• Oven
• Bowl
• Trifle Dish
• stand mixer
• cake pans

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 6 cups sweetened whipped cream
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3.4 ounce box vanilla pudding mix

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray two 8-inch cake pans generously with cooking spray.
• Wash and dry strawberries, raspberries and blueberries then place into separate bowls. Place whipped cream into a large bowl and set aside.
• Place cake mix, eggs, milk, oil, sour cream and vanilla pudding mix into a large mixing bowl. Stir slowly to combine, then vigorously until batter is well combined. Transfer evenly to prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until baked through. Remove and let cool completely.
• Flip cakes over onto parchment paper and cut into 1-1 1/2 inch cubes. Place a layer of cake cubes into a trifle bowl then top with a thick layer of whipped cream. Arrange a layer of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries over cream. Repeat another layer of cake, whipped cream and berries filling to the top of your trifle bowl. Place Trifle into refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 660IU | Vitamin C: 32.9mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 2.2mg

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