Maple Trifle
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This maple trifle is my go to dessert when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of assembling a trifle is that you can prep everything ahead and layer it together in minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. I love using fresh mixed berries throughout because they're packed with antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a bit lighter. With just an hour of total time including baking, you'll have an elegant layered dessert that looks like you spent all day on it. The maple syrup brings such warm, buttery richness that guests always ask for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1sponge cake
- 400 mlmaple syrup
- 4large eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 1maple custard(Homemade or store-bought)
- 400 gfresh mixed berries
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 5 gsalt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare sponge cake according to the package instructions.
Tip: Make sure to not overmix the batter.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and maple syrup. Add heavy cream and mix until combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 4
Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Tip: Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake.
- 6
Prepare the maple custard according to the package instructions.
Tip: If using store-bought, follow the instructions on the packaging.
- 7
Assemble the trifle by layering sponge cake, maple custard, and fresh mixed berries in a large glass or bowl.
Tip: Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up.
- 8
Dust the top of the trifle with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: This will add a nice texture and flavor to the dish.
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