Red Velvet Trifle
This Red Velvet Trifle is a super easy dessert recipe perfect for dinner parties, picnics and just because. A great way to celebrate Canada Day Too!
I’ve always heard people say that we Canadians tend to celebrate our national pride on a daily basis in a more understated manner than our neighbours to the south. You know what I think? I think that is nothing but a big, fat, lie. While we tend to rock the red and white the most on Canada Day, I see Canadians everywhere display the maple leaf with a certain patriotic swagger; and I love it!
Canada Day is a great opportunity though to get creative, whether that be a Canada Day craft or a tasty patriotic dish like this Red Velvet Trifle. Of ciourse, this Red Velvet Trifle is perfect for more than just Canada Day. You could bring it unassembled to a picnic, potluck or barbecue and quickly throw them together in mason jars to enjoy. That’s the beauty of this dessert, it’s so easy to throw together but its visually stunning and a real delicious treat to boot.
What makes it so easy is ditching the stand mixer for Gay Lea’s Real Whipped Cream which, just like your homemade recipe, is made with real cream. It’s nut-free which makes it great for get-togethers where there may be children with allergies and since its Kosher and Halal certified, everyone in your group can enjoy it. Just shake and spray!
Red Velvet Trifle
Ingredients:
1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix, Prepared as Cupcakes
2 Cups Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
1 Can Gay Lea’s Real Whipped Cream
Each individual trifle uses about one cupcake. Cut the cupcakes up into bite sized cubes.
I used 250 mL mason jars for this but you could use parfait glasses, larger mason jars etc.. Take your cake cubes and pack them into the button of your serving container.
Next is a layer of delicious fresh strawberries. You can never have too many strawberries, so don’t be stingy.
Next comes a little bit of magic. Spray some yummy Gay Lea Real Whipped Cream over the strawberries.
If you are using larger containers you can layer more cake on top at this point, or if you are running out of space, simply top the whipped cream with more strawberries.
There you have it, a gorgeous red velvet trifle. Don’t you just love the pretty red and white layers?

Red Velvet Trifles
Ingredients
- 1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix, Prepared as Cupcakes
- 2 Cups Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
- 1 Can Gay Lea's Real Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Cube the Cupcakes and place in bottom of your serving dish
- Place strawberries on top then spray whipped cream on top.
- Layer with more strawberries.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Absolutely ah-mazing. T I can’t wait to make this for my kidlets!
I need that in my belly immediately! It’s so easy to make, it’s totally getting in there this weekend. Yummo!
This looks so pretty and delicious! My husband would love it (he loves red velvet cake.)
That is such a pretty dessert. I’d love to make some of these for a special occasion. Fresh strawberries sound great right now!
How cute and it looks yummy. I need to make some for our 4th of July BBQ.
I am not a fan of red velvet but my niece LOVES it! I would love to make these for her, she has been working so hard at her swim meets!
This looks so yummy! I love making trifles as a dessert. They look so pretty and aren’t hard.
Yum! That looks delicious. And not too hard for this mama to make on her own! I will have to try these!
These look so festive and delicious, plus the mason jars just give them an extra special charm. I am definitely a fan of real whipped cream!
Those look so yummy! Red velvet cake and strawberries, yum!
I love red velvet cake. Looks delicious!!
Yum that looks really good,I want some :).
Sometimes simple and easy recipes can be delicious and effective!
We have the 4th of July around the corner so I’m looking for all things red, white, and blue. I could add a blue ribbon to the jar & make this for the holiday!
Mmmm! That looks so yummy! I love the mason jar presentation. It makes it so fun!
This trifle is amazing! I love the colors and the little jar presentation, yum!
Oh those look delicious! We just picked strawberries and now I have an idea what to make with some of them!
Looks amazing and delicious!
This looks so delicious and simple to make. I will have to try this on the weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
Sounds great and I love how you make it in the little Mason jars.
That is the perfect summer time dessert! Not too heavy, and full of sweet goodness!
So pretty and soooo yummy. I love making these types of desserts to take with us on our picnics. I’ll have to try a red velvet next.
Ooo…yum. I have a hazelnut whipped cream recipe I’ve been dying to try and this recipe may just be its maiden voyage.
Now that’s a good looking dessert right there. I’d love to dig right in
I love everything about this and it’s perfect for picnics! Or a snack at home. I’m totally making these and showing off!
That looks pretty simple even something I could do. 🙂
I love how easy these are to make and serving them in the jar is super awesome and they look even more tasty that way!!
Oh em gee!!! the presentation looks yummy, yet I believe this is easy to do. I’ll make one too! Thanks for sharing your recipe
This looks delicious – I have fresh picked berries. I will be making this for dessert for tonight.
Mmmm, get in my mouth! These look amazing! I love your pictures!
This looks so easy and so yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
This is such a beautiful dessert! Anyone who serves it will get so many compliments.
This looks simply delicious! What a yummy treat to make up, think it would be a hit at family gatherings too!
I can’t wait to make this for my grandkids
I will definitely have to try this, this looks delicious! thank you for sharing!
This has become our weekend special,eay to prepare and loved by the whole family !!