Description
Delightful dessert cups made with layers of soft cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy goodness, perfect for gatherings or special treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (284g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 3 Tbsp (26g) cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 12 Tbsp (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups (315g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (283g) sour cream (light or full-fat)
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries, diced
- 3½ Tbsp (45g) granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 12 whole strawberries, for garnish
- 2 cups (475ml) heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 18×13 inch rimmed baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20–24 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then cut out 24 rounds to fit your dessert cups.
- Toss diced strawberries with 3½ Tbsp of sugar and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream in an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and whip until fluffy.
- Gently fold cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble trifles by layering cake rounds, macerated strawberries, and cream in dessert cups.
- Garnish each cup with a whole strawberry.
- Serve within 1 hour for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter and ensure the cake cools completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg