The Cookin Chicks

  • Home
  • About Kristin
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Kristin
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Kristin
    • Recipe Index
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Sweets

    Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle

    Published: Mar 2, 2022 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 1 Comment

    FacebookTweetPinEmail
    Jump to Recipe

    This incredible Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle recipe includes lemon pound cake, fresh berries, a lemon pudding mixture, and whipped cream. Ready in no time, this is a flavor packed dessert option everyone will enjoy!

    a layered trifle with lemon pound cake, fruit, and pudding

    Want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading

    For Father’s Day, we went over to my parents’ house for a barbecue. I was in charge of bringing dessert and chose to make a trifle.

    I have a huge “slight” obsession with chocolate, so typically every dessert I make has chocolate in it. This time however, I was in the mood for a change and wanted to go for a more “summertime” type dessert!

    This trifle was put together in about 5 minutes, and the lemon custard in between each layer was incredibly tasty!!

    Jump to:
    • Moist pound cake pieces, lemon custard, fresh fruit, and whipped cream combined into this easy and delicious Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle!
    • What is a trifle?
    • Check out these other great trifle recipes:
    • Ingredients Needed for this Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle:
    • Directions:
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Next time you’re looking for a refreshing, easy dessert option be sure to give this Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle a try! Print or save the recipe below!
    • Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle

    Moist pound cake pieces, lemon custard, fresh fruit, and whipped cream combined into this easy and delicious Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle!

    You can change up the fruit and make it how you prefer. I chose to use raspberry and blueberry in mine since my kids love them!!

    What is a trifle?

    Trifles are common English dessert traditionally consisting of sponge cake soaked in brandy, sherry, or white wine that is layered with custard, fruit, or jam and then topped with whipped cream and slivered almonds or glacé cherries. It is typically served in glass dessert cups, revealing its colorful layers. Over the years, trifles have evolved from sponge cakes to using any type of cake, brownies, and more and include a variety of flavors! Anything layered in a glass dish can typically be considered a trifle!

    Check out these other great trifle recipes:

    Death by Chocolate Trifle

    Chocolate Mousse and Brownie Trifle

    Strawberry Brownie Trifle

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

    Ingredients Needed for this Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle:

    Sweetened condensed milk
    Milk
    Instant lemon pudding (the small boxes)
    Sour cream
    Blueberries
    Raspberries
    Lemon juice
    Frozen pound cake, thawed and cubed (I used Sara Lee, you can even make a pound cake if you prefer)
    Whipped topping

    Directions:

    In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, regular milk, and pudding for about 2 minutes.

    Fold in sour cream.

    Set aside.

    In a small bowl, mix the blueberries and raspberries with the lemon juice.

    In a trifle bowl, place ½ the cut-up pound cake on bottom.

    Put ½ the fresh fruit on top of cake, followed by ½ the lemon custard.

    Continue pattern one more time, ending with the custard.

    Spread a layer of whipped topping on top of custard layer and if you have extra fruit, create a fun pattern on top!!

    Serve!!

    layers of lemon pound cake with pudding and fruit combined into a trifle

    Frequently asked questions:

    What if I don’t have a trifle bowl? No worries! Any glass bowl works great as you can still show off those colorful layers!

    Do I need to chill this? Yes! Once assembled, chill this trifle until ready to serve. This will help keep the layers intact as well as the whipped cream from melting.

    Can I prepare this ahead of time? Absolutely! In fact, I encourage it! You can prepare this up to 1 day in advance and simply take out of the refrigerator when ready to serve!

    What other fruit options can I use? Any favorite fruit works! Perhaps strawberries, blackberries, lemon slices, oranges, grapes, and more! If it’s a favorite of yours, use it!

    Next time you’re looking for a refreshing, easy dessert option be sure to give this Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle a try! Print or save the recipe below!

    Want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    layers of lemon pound cake with pudding and fruit combined into a trifle

    Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This incredible Lemon Pound Cake Fruit Trifle recipe includes lemon pound cake, fresh berries, a lemon pudding mixture, and whipped cream. Ready in no time, this is a flavor packed dessert option everyone will enjoy!
    5 from 2 votes
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate this Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Assemble Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 12
    Calories 269 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Trifle Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 ½ cups milk
    • 2 packages Instant Lemon pudding 3.4 oz boxes
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 2 cups blueberries
    • 2 cups raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 packages frozen pound cake *I use Sara Lee, homemade works great too
    • 8 oz whipped topping

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, regular milk, and pudding for about 2 minutes. 
    • Fold in sour cream. Set aside. 
    • In a small bowl, mix the blueberries and raspberries with the lemon juice.
    • In a trifle bowl, place ½ the cut-up pound cake on bottom. 
    • Put ½ the fresh fruit on top of cake, followed by ½ the lemon custard.
    • Continue pattern one more time, ending with the custard. 
    • Spread a layer of whipped topping on top of custard layer and if you have extra fruit, create a fun pattern on top!! Serve!!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Recipe updated 3/2/22

     

     

    More Sweets

    • a creamy Frozen Mudslide Recipe in a glass.
      Frozen Mudslide Recipe
    • a tropical Island themed dessert with simple ingredients.
      Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
    • Avalanche Cookies on a white and black plate.
      Avalanche Cookies
    • a Patriotic dessert pizza with fresh fruit in the shape of a flag.
      Red White and Blue Fruit Pizza
    FacebookTweetPinEmail

    Comments

    1. Marlene Baird says

      June 23, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      YUM. Your trifle with Lemon pound cake is a great idea and looks so good at any dessert table. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.

      Reply
    5 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Welcome to The Cookin' Chicks…I am so glad you've stopped by! I am Kristin, a busy mom of 3, a wife, and a family chef! There are three things that motivate me each day - Family, Faith, and FOOD! I, along with the occasional help of friends and family, want to share my food creations with you! So, I invite you to join me around my dinner table through the recipes that I will share with you here. I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do!

    More about me →

    Summertime recipes

    • Best Ever Juicy Burgers
    • Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
    • Ultimate Potato Salad
    • a tropical Island themed dessert with simple ingredients.
      Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
    • cold pasta salad served in a glass bowl
      Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
    • a refreshing BBQ side dish with vibrant colors and flavors.
      Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw

    Popular Recipes

    • Ultimate Chicken Casserole
    • French Onion Rice
    • Strawberry Pretzel Salad
    • an up close view of biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole
      Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legal

    • Privacy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About Me

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 The Cookin Chicks

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.