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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: A Vibrant No-Bake Delight for Spring

Easter Trifle Dessert is a delightful, no-bake treat layered with pastel cake, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix A yellow mix adds a buttery flavor.
  • 1 set pink, yellow, green, and blue food coloring Gel coloring works best for vibrant shades.
For the Pudding
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz each) Consider lemon pudding for a tangy twist.
  • 4 cups cold milk Whole milk is recommended for added richness.
For the Topping
  • 16 oz whipped topping, thawed Homemade whipped cream can be used.
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs Substitute with other chocolate candies for diversity.
  • 2 tbsp pastel sprinkles Optional for decoration.
  • edible flowers Ensure they are non-toxic.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Oven
  • Trifle dish
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions, typically around 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake batter using the mix.
  2. Divide the cake batter into four bowls and add food coloring to each. Stir until achieving vibrant pastel hues.
  3. Pour each colored batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until toothpick tests clean. Allow to cool completely.
  4. Whisk together the instant pudding mixes and cold milk for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir the thawed whipped topping in a separate bowl to loosen it for easy layering.
  6. In a clear trifle dish, layer cake cubes, pudding, and whipped topping. Repeat until the dish is filled, typically three layers of each.
  7. Top with mini chocolate eggs, sprinkles, and optional edible flowers for decoration.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cake layers are fully cooled before cutting to prevent crumbling. Decorate right before serving for freshness. Experiment with different pudding flavors.

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