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Red Velvet Berry Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 55 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Red Velvet Berry Trifle is a delightful layered dessert featuring moist homemade red velvet cake, luscious cream cheese whipped cream, and fresh mixed berries. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, this trifle combines classic flavors with a stunning presentation, all set to chill and meld for a rich, indulgent finish.

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
  • 2 cups (414g) sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tsp (9g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 4 tsp red food coloring
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot water

Cream Cheese Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup (115g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened

Fruit and Decoration

  • 1 1/2 cups (220g) blueberries, fresh
  • 1 3/4 cups (260g) chopped strawberries, fresh
  • 6-7 whole strawberries, for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, white vinegar, and red food coloring until fully combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and beat together until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  5. Add Hot Water: Slowly pour in the hot water while mixing on low speed. Continue mixing until batter is thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before assembling the trifle.
  8. Prepare Cream Cheese Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until soft peaks form.
  9. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the whipped cream and continue whipping on high speed until stiff peaks form and the mixture is smooth.
  10. Prepare Fruit and Cake Layers: Chop the cooled red velvet cake into bite-sized cubes. Chop the strawberries and mix them with the fresh blueberries in a separate bowl.
  11. Assemble the Trifle – First Layer: Place a layer of red velvet cake cubes at the bottom of your trifle dish.
  12. Add Cream Cheese Whipped Cream: Spread about half of the cream cheese whipped cream over the cake layer evenly.
  13. Add Mixed Berries: Top the whipped cream layer with half of the mixed blueberries and chopped strawberries.
  14. Repeat Layers: Add a second layer of red velvet cake cubes, followed by the remaining cream cheese whipped cream, and finish with the remaining berries on top.
  15. Decorate: Optionally, place whole strawberries on top of the trifle for an attractive garnish.
  16. Chill the Trifle: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for 3-4 hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
  17. Serve and Store: Keep the trifle refrigerated and covered. Best enjoyed within 3-4 days.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before cutting and assembling to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
  • Use cold heavy whipping cream for best whipping results.
  • Red food coloring amount can be adjusted depending on the desired cake color intensity.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and cream cheese with suitable alternatives.
  • The trifle is best served chilled and should be consumed within 3-4 days for freshness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/red-velvet-berry-trifle-recipe/