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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: Layered Cheer for Your Spring Table

Delight in the festive flavors of Easter Trifle Dessert, a visually stunning and creamy layered delight perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix (15.25 oz) Choose a box for the best results.
  • 3 large eggs Follow package instructions.
  • 1/2 cup oil Follow package instructions.
  • 1 cup water Follow package instructions.
  • 1 bottle gel food coloring (pink, yellow, green, blue) Use sparingly to create pastel shades.
For the Pudding Layers
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz each) Consider substituting with lemon pudding mix.
  • 4 cups cold whole milk For a creamier texture.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 container whipped topping (16 oz, thawed) Can swap for homemade whipped cream.
For the Decorations
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs Substitute with favorite candies if desired.
  • 2 tbsp pastel sprinkles Essential for festive spirit.
  • 1 cup edible flowers (optional) A pop of elegance for decoration.

Equipment

  • Trifle dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix package. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water, following the package instructions. Blend the mixture using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth, then set it aside.
  2. Divide the cake batter evenly into four separate bowls. Add a few drops of pink, yellow, green, and blue gel food coloring to each bowl and gently mix until you achieve desired pastel hues.
  3. Grease your cake pans with cooking spray and pour each colored batter into separate pans, spreading evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool on a wire rack.
  4. Once cooled, carefully remove the cake layers from the pans and cut each into 1-inch cubes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk. Beat until thickened and free of lumps. Chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set.
  6. Layer the trifle: start with cake cubes, then chilled pudding, followed by whipped topping. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped topping.
  7. Decorate with mini chocolate eggs and pastel sprinkles. Optionally add edible flowers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal taste, prepare the trifle 4-24 hours in advance. Avoid adding delicate decorations until just before serving.

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