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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: A Colorful Make-Ahead Delight

Easter Trifle Dessert is a vibrant, make-ahead delight perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 box White or Yellow Cake Mix Gluten-free option available.
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Oil Can substitute with applesauce.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 bottle Pink Food Coloring
  • 1 bottle Yellow Food Coloring
  • 1 bottle Green Food Coloring
  • 1 bottle Blue Food Coloring
For the Pudding Layers
  • 2 boxes Instant Vanilla or White Chocolate Pudding Mix 3.4 oz each.
  • 4 cups Cold Milk Whole, almond, or oat milk options.
For the Topping and Decoration
  • 16 oz Whipped Topping Thawed; homemade whipped cream is a fresher option.
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Eggs Other candies can also be used.
  • 2 tbsp Pastel Sprinkles Seasonal or colored coarse sugar is an alternative.
  • Edible Flowers Ensure they are food-safe.

Equipment

  • trifle dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pans
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the directions on your cake mix package. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the batter using the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water as specified. Mix until smooth and well blended, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Divide your prepared cake batter equally into four separate bowls. Add pink, yellow, green, and blue food coloring to each bowl, stirring gently until you've achieved vibrant pastel shades.
  3. Pour each colored batter into the greased baking pans, spreading it evenly to create thin layers. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Once baked, remove the cake layers from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the two boxes of instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix with 4 cups of cold milk. Beat until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  6. Once your pudding has set, gently fold in the thawed whipped topping with a spatula.
  7. In a trifle dish or a large glass bowl, start layering the dessert by placing a layer of cake cubes at the bottom. Top with a generous layer of the pudding mixture and then a layer of whipped topping.
  8. Carefully decorate the top of your assembled Easter Trifle Dessert with mini chocolate eggs, pastel sprinkles, and edible flowers if desired.
  9. Refrigerate your Easter Trifle Dessert for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble your trifle up to 24 hours in advance. Use a trifle dish to showcase colorful layers. Add toppings right before serving for best texture and appearance.

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