With it being summer and absolutely smouldering outside, a light and fluffy dessert is all I need. Ice cream, slushies, and sno cones are always a great go-to but what about something outside this list? Well, I decided to try out a quick and easy trifle recipe for the 4th of July. Let’s just say it was a hit with the entire family. It wasn’t too sweet and the cool whip layer gives it the extra fluffiness to make it that perfect dessert when things seem to not get cool enough! I went with a blue velvet cake for this trifle. This cake is so good! It must be the stick of butter needed with the cake mix. So good and moist!
You can of course go with any other cake mix, but this one goes so good with the cool whip and strawberry layer. No worry of it being too dry or crumbly. Plus it is a fun color! A few other options would be to add a little color to the cool whip with only 1-2 drops of food coloring. Not a fan of strawberries? Not a problem! Opt for another fruit. Just note that some fruits may be a little more ‘juicer’ and will change the texture of the trifle a little. I was even contemplating a fruit layer that consisted of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries: yum!
The perfect trifle dessert.
So if you are looking for that perfect dessert that isn’t too sweet or dense and is just enough to satisfy that sweet teeth, this is your dessert. Did I mention it is super easy? Great recipe to put together last minute and perfect for any little bakers in the house that want to help out in the kitchen 🙂 My oldest had a lot fun helping with the layering process.
Hope you all enjoy this Cake and Strawberries Trifle dessert as much as we did!
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 26-28 minutes |
| Passive Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1-2 cups chopped strawberries Can add more or a less, depending on your love for strawberries
- 2 8 oz tubs cool whip
Ingredients
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- Bake the cake as directed on box.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the other ingredients. Wash and cut strawberries and set aside. Gently fold the 1 cup of confectioners sugar with the cool whip. Place back in fridge to chill until needed.
- Once cake has fully cooled, cut it in small square pieces-bite size.
- Time for layering! At the bottom of a trifle dessert dish or a large serving bowl, place 1/3 of the cake. Next layer the cool whip mixture followed by some of the strawberries. Add another layer of cake pieces, cool whip and strawberries until all ingredients are used up, ending with the strawberries on top.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.
- Enjoy!
*This cake can be made sugar free: opt for sugar free cool whip and a sugar free cake mix! Gluten free cake is also yummy!
I’ve never heard of blue velvet cake. That dessert looks patriotic and yummy.
Crazy, huh?! When I saw it, I thought the same thing. I realized what I was missing after baking it haha! It is a really good cake!
Mmm… this looks really yummy – perfect patriotic dessert!
Thank you! I think it turned out perfect for the 4th!
OH GOD!!!!! THIS LOOKS SO SO SO BEAUTIFUL, I CANNOT EVEN TELL HOW MUCH I WANT TO EAT IT!! DEFINITELY GONNA TRY THIS OUT! Thanks a lot for sharing. xoxo
Rukh AZ,
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Haha!! It was really good! I plan to make another one by the end of the week 😉
This looks so yummy and flavorful! It would have been perfect for the 4th!
Thank you!
I love the color combo of this! I mean, yeah, it’s patriotic. But it’s bright and cheerful too! And definitely looks light and fluffy! The perfect summer dessert
Thank you so much!
I’m loving hard on this colorful, flavorful, strawberry and cake trifle! It’s perfect for warm-weather days, and ideal for potlucks and backyard gatherings.
Thank you so much! We all enjoyed it for sure!
I LOVE that you used that blue velvet cake! Perfect combo!
Thank you! I thought it turned out great, especially for the 4th 🙂
I’ve been obsessed with making strawberry desserts lately! xo, Brittany Nicole | http://www.theblistblog.com
Yes! There is just something about those strawberry desserts 🙂
This looks so fun and so delicious!! The perfect summer dessert!
Thank you!
such a fun idea for fourth of july! love the layers here too. Yum!!
Thank you! It really did turn out perfect for the 4th 🙂
This looks so fun and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!
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It really is a lot of fun (and delicious 🙂 ). Thank you!
What a perfect summertime dessert! I love how colorful it is. My kids are going to love making this just because the cake is blue. (Their favorite color of course.)
Haha yes! It is always more fun when it consists of our favorite colors 😉
What a delicious dessert! I have to try this recipe out some time!
Thank you! Definitely a must try 🙂
Such a fun and colorful dessert that is easy to make.
This looks so good. We have a sweet tooth at home and love cake, so I will have to make this soon.
Nailil
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