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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: Colorful Layers of Joyful Delight

Easter Trifle Dessert is a beautiful no-bake treat featuring layers of pastel cake, creamy pudding, and whipped topping, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 15.25 oz Box white or yellow cake mix opt for gluten-free if needed
  • Ingredients listed on the cake mix box typically eggs, oil, and water
  • Pink food coloring gel coloring works best
  • Yellow food coloring gel coloring works best
  • Green food coloring gel coloring works best
  • Blue food coloring gel coloring works best
For the Pudding Layer
  • 2 boxes Instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix each 3.4 oz
  • 4 cups Cold milk
For the Whipped Topping
  • 16 oz Whipped topping thawed; homemade can be used if stabilized
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Mini chocolate eggs
  • 2 tbsp Pastel sprinkles
  • Edible flowers optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake pans
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Trifle Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions, typically around 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water as directed, then pour into greased cake pans.
  2. Divide the batter into four bowls and use food coloring to tint each portion, stirring gently until colors are fully incorporated.
  3. Pour each colored batter into individual thin layers in the prepared cake pans and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix with 4 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened, then refrigerate.
  5. Gently loosen the whipped topping to make it light and airy.
  6. Layer the trifle by placing cooled colored cake cubes, followed by pudding, and a layer of whipped topping; repeat until filled.
  7. Decorate the top of the trifle with mini chocolate eggs, pastel sprinkles, and edible flowers, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the trifle 4 to 24 hours in advance for better flavor. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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