Classic berry Trifle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

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Layers of store-bought vanilla pound cake, sweet whipped cream, and fresh strawberries and blueberries come together in a festive no-bake trifle — ready to assemble in 15 minutes. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs vanilla pound cake, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes vanilla pound cake
1 cup, sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup, chilled heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup chilled heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
Step 2: In a clear trifle bowl or large glass bowl, layer one-third of 8 oz cubed vanilla pound cake evenly on the bottom.
Step 3: Spoon one-third of the whipped cream (about 1/3 cup) over the cake layer, spreading gently.
Step 4: Add half of 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries and half of 1 cup fresh blueberries on top of the whipped cream.
Step 5: Repeat the layering with remaining cake cubes, whipped cream, and berries, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream and a decorative topping of the remaining berries.
Step 6: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and cake soften slightly.