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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easy Easter Trifle Dessert: A Festive Delight for Everyone

A vibrant Easter Trifle Dessert that's easy to customize, quick to prepare, and perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake and Cream Layers
  • 1 box cake mix Choose flavors like white, lemon, or strawberry.
  • 1 packet vanilla pudding Any instant pudding flavor can be used.
  • 1 container Cool Whip Homemade whipped cream can be used as an alternative.
  • food coloring Optional for enhancing visual appeal.
Decorations
  • decorating ingredients Mix in M&Ms, jelly beans, or sprinkles.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • trifle bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cake mix with water until smooth, add food coloring if desired. Pour into greased pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thick. Cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Mix half of the Cool Whip with food coloring to desired vibrancy and set aside for assembly.
  4. Layer broken cake pieces, then pudding, followed by colored Cool Whip. Repeat layers, finishing with Cool Whip.
  5. Decorate with candies, jelly beans, or sprinkles on top. Get creative for a festive touch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare dessert no more than 24 hours ahead for best results. Consider using small cups for easy serving.

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