Vibrant Easter Trifle Dessert That's a Sweet Showstopper

This Easter Trifle Dessert is a colorful, crowd-pleasing treat that's perfect for festive gatherings, easy to prepare, and customizable.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box cake mix any flavor (white, lemon, strawberry)

For the Pudding

1 box vanilla pudding can substitute with chocolate or butterscotch

For the Whipped Topping

1 container Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream

Optional Enhancements

as desired food coloring for color enhancement
as desired decorating ingredients candies like M&Ms, sprinkles, jelly beans, Peeps

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
Cake pan
trifle bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake mix according to the package instructions, adding food coloring if desired. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before assembling your Easter Trifle Dessert.
While the cake cools, whisk the pudding mix with cold milk in a mixing bowl until it thickens and refrigerate.
Take half of the Cool Whip and add food coloring to your desired shade. Fold gently until colored.
Layer the trifle by breaking cooled cake into pieces, spooning pudding over, followed by colored Cool Whip. Repeat until full.
Decorate the top layer with candies and sprinkles. Refrigerate briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare the trifle no more than 24 hours in advance for best freshness. Personalize toppings for an appealing presentation.

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