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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: A Colorful Layered Spring Delight

This Easter Trifle Dessert is an irresistible treat, blending pastel layers and simple components, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White or Yellow Cake Mix ~15.25 oz
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 drops Pink Food Coloring
  • 4 drops Yellow Food Coloring
  • 4 drops Green Food Coloring
  • 4 drops Blue Food Coloring
For the Pudding
  • 2 boxes Instant Vanilla or White Chocolate Pudding Mix 3.4 oz each
  • 4 cups Cold Milk Whole milk recommended
For the Topping
  • 16 oz Thawed Whipped Topping
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Pastel Sprinkles Optional
  • Edible Flowers Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking pans
  • Trifle dish or glass bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Divide batter into four parts and add food coloring.
  2. Pour colored batter into greased pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans briefly, then on a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. Cut cooled cake into 1-inch cubes and set out on a platter.
  4. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer thawed whipped topping to a bowl and stir gently to loosen.
  6. Start layering in a trifle dish with cake cubes, then pudding, and whipped topping. Repeat until dish is full.
  7. Decorate with mini chocolate eggs, pastel sprinkles, and edible flowers if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant shades and cool cake layers completely before cutting for better presentation.

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