Berry Trifle

My 4 ingredient Berry Trifle recipe uses store bought angel food cake, whipped topping, and lots of fresh blueberries and strawberries. This is dessert comes together in minutes and is perfect for entertaining during the summer months.

I’ve been making this Berry Trifle for over a decade now. I love this trifle because it has just 4 ingredients. That’s it. Super simple to put together, and your guest will be WOWed with the presentation. A berry triffle is my go-to dessert recipe during the summer months. It tastes similar to my Angel Lush Cake, but without the vanilla/pineapple filling and layers of cake on a plate.

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• Why this Recipe Works
• Ingredients
• How to Make an Angel Food Cake Trifle
• FAQs
• Tips & Tricks
• Fruit Dessert Recipes
• Berry Trifle

Why this Recipe Works

Flavor – The combination of flavors is simply irresistible. The sweet, tart taste of the fresh berries pairs perfectly with the light, fluffy Cool Whip. Each layer complements the others, creating a harmonious flavor profile that’s hard to resist.

Texture – The texture is out of this world. With the juicy, plump berries, the smooth whipped cream, each bite is like a little taste of heaven. You can add a little crunch to the layers, like crushed cookies. This adds another layer of texture that keeps things interesting.

Crowd-Pleaser – This trifle is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party, potluck, or 4th of July trifle — this is sure to be a hit. Its gorgeous presentation alone is enough to impress, but once people taste it, they’ll be clamoring for the recipe. Because it’s so customizable, you can make it your own and tailor it to suit your guests’ tastes.

Ingredients

• Angel Food Cake – I like to purchase a store bought cake. You can easily make one if you’d like.
• Whipped Cream – When I don’t have the time to make my own fresh whipped cream I will use Cool Whip for this recipe.
• Berries – I love to use a mix of strawberries and blueberries for this berry triffle cake. However, you can use blackberries and even raspberries too.

How to Make an Angel Food Cake Trifle

Slice the store-bought angel food cake horizontally in thirds. Then slice the cake into pieces to be layered in the trifle bowl.

Place one layer of angel food cake on the bottom of the trifle bowl. Then layer with one third of the cool whip, and ½ cup of the chopped strawberries and blueberries.

Next, add another layer of angel food cake on top of the fresh berries. Followed by another third of the Cool Whip. Smooth with a spatula, then add another layer of fresh berries.

Lastly, place the last layer of angel food cake and the remaining Cool Whip. Spread so that the Cool Whip just covers the angel food cake. Layer the remaining berries on top. Refrigerate for at least a half hour. Enjoy within 2-4 hours of making the trifle.

FAQs

Tips & Tricks

Here are all my favorite tips and tricks whenever I make an angel food cake trifle with strawberries.

• Whipped Cream – I have used both fresh homemade whipped cream and Cool Whip works best for this recipe. I’ve never tested this recipe canned whipped cream nor do I think it could hold up over time (it’s not stiff enough).
• Berries – Fresh berries work best for this recipe.
• Angel Food Cake – You can spend additional time making a fresh homemade angel food cake, but I’ve found that a high-quality store bought angel food cake is fine.
• Layering – You can mix the berries together or you can do individual rows of blueberries split between cake and whipped cream.
• Cake Topper – When I originally published this recipe I made the cutest patriotic cake topper.

Fruit Dessert Recipes

Still craving more fruit? Try these other fruit dessert recipes.

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