Description
Indulge in this delightful Lightened Almond Pound Cake Trifle, a luscious layered dessert featuring tender almond pound cake, fresh mixed berries, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of almond essence. This easy, no-bake treat is perfect for a light and satisfying sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Lightened Almond Pound Cake:
- 1 (9×5-inch) loaf lightened almond pound cake (homemade or store-bought)
Mixed Berries:
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Sweetening and Cream:
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1½ cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ½ cup whipped topping or whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Garnish:
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Cut the Almond Pound Cake: Cut the almond pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Prepare Berries: In a bowl, toss the berries with honey or maple syrup and set aside to macerate for 10–15 minutes.
- Mix Yogurt Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, whipped topping, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the Trifle: In a trifle dish or individual glasses, layer the dessert: start with a layer of cake cubes, then spoon over some yogurt mixture, followed by a layer of berries. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with berries on top. Sprinkle toasted almonds over the final layer.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- To make it dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and non-dairy whipped topping.
- You can prepare this a few hours ahead—just wait to add the almonds until right before serving to keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
