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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: A Colorful Springtime Delight

Easter Trifle Dessert offers a vibrant, visually stunning treat that's easy to assemble and sure to impress your guests during any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box White or Yellow Cake Mix Gluten-free mix can be substituted.
  • As needed Pastel Food Coloring Use gel for vibrant colors.
For the Creamy Layers
  • 1 box Instant Pudding Mix (Vanilla or White Chocolate) Lemon pudding can be used for a twist.
  • 4 cups Milk For mixing with pudding.
For the Light Topping
  • 16 oz Whipped Topping Cool Whip or coconut whipped cream.
For Decoration
  • As needed Mini Chocolate Eggs/Sprinkles/Edible Flowers For a festive touch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Trifle bowl
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix as per package instructions and mix with pastel food coloring.
  2. Grease and flour a baking pan, pour in the colored batter, and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  3. Once cool, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and 4 cups of milk. Beat until thickened, then refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes, pudding, and whipped topping. Repeat until ingredients are used, finishing with whipped topping.
  6. Decorate with mini chocolate eggs, sprinkles, and edible flowers on top.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This Easter Trifle Dessert is perfect for creating lasting memories in the kitchen and is visually appealing for any festive gathering.

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