Dessert for 12
Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Bake a tender sour cream cake, layer its pieces with sweet strawberries and cream cheese topping, then chill the trifles.
$6.56for 4 servings
$1.64 per serving$6.56 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 180 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsSpringSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (optional)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 lb fresh strawberries (optional)
- 3 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest for 3 minutes, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in the dry ingredients and sour cream until just combined, then spread the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cake is firm and a toothpick comes out clean, then cool for 1 hour.
- Toss the strawberries with 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and rest them for 15 minutes.
- Beat the heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick, then layer cake pieces, strawberries, and cream in glasses and chill for 30 minutes.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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