Festive, fruity, and perfect for summer celebrations!

Ingredients:

For the cake layer:
1 box vanilla or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
or use your favorite homemade sponge cake recipe
For the whipped cream:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the fruit:
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
Fresh raspberries for garnish
Optional:
Mini American flag toothpicks for decoration

Instructions:

Bake the vanilla cake according to the package directions. Let it cool completely, then cut into small cubes.
In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Keep cold.
To assemble the trifle cups, place a layer of cubed cake at the bottom of each glass or jar.
Add a layer of whipped cream, followed by a layer of blueberries.
Add another layer of cake cubes, then a layer of whipped cream.
Press strawberry slices along the inside of the cup for a clean, decorative look.
Top with a swirl or scoop of whipped cream, a raspberry, and a mini flag if desired.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.

Decoration Tips:

Press strawberry slices upright against the glass before adding the final whipped cream layer to give a clean ring effect.
Use clear dessert cups or small glass jars to showcase the red, white, and blue layers.
Pipe the final layer of whipped cream using a star tip for a neat, festive swirl.
Top each cup with one raspberry and a mini American flag for a patriotic finish.
Arrange cups on a large white or blue platter and scatter a few extra berries around for a party-ready display.
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