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Easter Trifle Dessert

Colorful Easter Trifle Dessert to Brighten Your Spring!

This Easter Trifle Dessert is a delightful treat for the tastebuds and a stunning visual celebration, perfect for your spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Cake Mix Any flavor or color; optional food coloring for extra fun.
For the Creamy Layers
  • 1 box Vanilla Pudding Instant pudding, prepare according to package.
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip Optional: mix in food coloring for visual appeal.
For Decorating
  • 1 cup Decorating Ingredients Use sprinkles, Peeps, M&Ms, coconut, or jelly beans.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Trifle Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix box. Prepare cake mix and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Prepare instant vanilla pudding by whisking with cold milk for about 2 minutes and refrigerate to firm up.
  3. Mix food coloring into half of the Cool Whip, setting the other half aside for layering.
  4. In a trifle dish, layer broken cake pieces, then pudding, then Cool Whip. Repeat layers until nearly full.
  5. Top with remaining Cool Whip, then add colorful decorations like M&Ms and Peeps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best prepared no more than 24 hours before serving for optimal freshness. For individual servings, consider using small cups.

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