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    Easter Trifle Dessert

    Posted: Apr 17, 2019 · Updated: May 24, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

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    Easter is just a few days away and I'm looking forward to celebrating the weekend with family. Most years I'm asked to bring dessert to the family Easter meals. I say, "meals" because we celebrate with my in-laws on Saturday and my family on Sunday. We're so blessed to be able to spend time with our entire family, and we always look forward to weekends like this.

    Today, I'm sharing a fun and colorful Easter Trifle Dessert with layers of white cake and sweet, creamy filling. This trifle dessert is guaranteed to get lots of oohs and ahhs, and it's something the entire family is sure to love!

    Making the Easter Trifle Dessert

    Start by dividing the cake mix batter into separate bowls and creating the four colors.

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Each bowl of batter should get transferred to an 8" round cake pan to be baked.

    After the cakes are baked and cooled, you can start whipping together the cream.

    The cream used between the layers of cake is more substantial than just whipped topping alone. The addition of cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk provide a more creamy texture and even more flavor.

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    After you crumble up the individual cakes, you can start the layering process. It's up to you how you would like to layer the colors.

    I started with purple on the bottom, then added yellow, then pink and ended with blue at the top.

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Once I added the final layer of cream to the top of the trifle, I used the cake crumbles I had reserved to sprinkle over the top of the trifle.

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Now, how pretty is that? I love the bright colors. Perfect for spring or an Easter celebration.

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Your friends and family will want to dig right in.

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Happy Easter, friends!

    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!
    Easter Dessert Trifle - An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!

    Easter Trifle Dessert

    An easy and colorful spring trifle dessert made with white cake and a sweet creamy filling!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 1716kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • 2 white box cake mixes (prepared according to box directions)
    • Red (blue, green, and yellow food coloring)
    • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • 12 ounce tub Cool Whip

    Instructions

    For the Cakes

    • Prepare the cake mixes according to the box directions.
    • Split batter evenly into 4 bowls.
    • In the first bowl (to create the purple layer) add 6 red drops and 5 blue drops.
    • In the second bowl (to create the yellow layer) add 5 yellow drops.
    • In the third bowl (to create the pink layer) add 6 drops of red food coloring and 1 drop of blue.
    • In the fourth bowl (to create the blue layer) add 4 blue drops and 2 green drops.
    • Bake each layer in an 8” round cake pan for 23-25 minutes.
    • Allow cakes to cool. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, mix whipped cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip until well combined.
    • Crumble each cake, setting aside a ¼ cup of each color for topping.
    • To assemble trifle, alternate each color of cake with a layer of cream. It's up to you how you would like to layer the colors, but I chose, purple, yellow, pink and blue at the top.
    • To finish, sprinkle remaining cake crumbs on top.

    Notes

    1. Color Consistency: Achieving vibrant and consistent colors for each layer is key to making your Easter trifle visually appealing. To ensure uniformity, use a precise measurement for food coloring drops. Consider using gel food coloring for more intense colors, and adjust the quantity according to your preference.
    2. Cake Crumbling Technique: When crumbling the cakes for layering in the trifle, ensure that the pieces are uniform in size to maintain a balanced texture throughout the dessert. You can use a fork or your hands to crumble the cakes, making sure to reserve a portion of each color for the final decorative topping.
    3. Chill for Flavor Infusion: For the best flavor and texture, refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least a few hours before serving. This allows time for the flavors to meld together and for the cream mixture to infuse into the cake layers, resulting in a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert experience.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1716kcal | Carbohydrates: 313g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2708mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 166g | Vitamin A: 1214IU | Calcium: 951mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      April 19, 2025 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      I enjoyed creating this beautiful Easter cake, I put vanilla pudding to make it my own creation.

      Reply
    2. Lee-Anne

      March 24, 2025 at 2:06 pm

      How far in advance can I make this cake without it becoming soggy? I am hoping to prep on Friday, for a Sunday dinner. Is this doable?

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 30, 2025 at 4:07 pm

        I wouldn't prepare it until Saturday if possible.

        Reply
    3. Cathy Connor’s

      March 31, 2024 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      Use egg whites in your cake and water instead of oil…colors will be off! Tasty otherwise!

      Reply
    4. Ash

      March 27, 2024 at 7:41 pm

      Can I make this a day beforehand or will it get soggy? Should I keep it refrigerated until we eat it? Will this be enough for 25 people or should I make a second? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 28, 2024 at 12:13 pm

        You can definitely make it a day beforehand. It will be fine. And yes, keep it refrigerated until eating. The trifle should serve about 15-20 people depending on serving sizes. You may want to make an additional back-up dessert. Another trifle would definitely give you some leftovers.

        Reply
        • Mel

          March 28, 2024 at 12:36 pm

          Hey Sara, can I use real whipped cream instead of cool whip?

          Reply
          • Sara

            March 31, 2024 at 7:01 pm

            Real whipped cream will not stabilize as well as Cool Whip. For this recipe, I would stick to using Cool Whip if at all possible!

            Reply
        • Patrish

          March 29, 2024 at 9:25 pm

          Hi making the four cakes now in the evening .Do i need to refrigerate cakes BEFORE i assemble
          should i assemble hours ahead and refrigerate or wait til the morning of Easter
          Will need the assembled dessert to chill and set if so how many hours before serving

          Reply
          • Sara

            March 31, 2024 at 7:00 pm

            Hi Patrish! I hope everything worked out for you. You don't need to refrigerate the cakes before assembling. Once assembled, you should refrigerate the dessert, but you don't have to allow it to chill before serving if you're ready to enjoy right away!

            Reply
    5. Debbie

      March 23, 2024 at 8:46 am

      What size trifle bowl did you use?

      Reply
      • Sara

        March 23, 2024 at 9:09 am

        I usually use a 104 oz. bowl. Mine is from Anchor Hocking.

        Reply
        • Reanna

          March 26, 2024 at 9:40 pm

          Hi Sara, what temp do we bake each 8” round at?

          Reply
          • Sara

            March 28, 2024 at 12:14 pm

            Prepare the cakes using the instructions on the back of the cake mix box.

            Reply
            • Donna Clark

              April 16, 2025 at 9:51 am

              5 stars
              Made this and itt looks fabulous! I piped the icing on top!

            • Sara

              April 18, 2025 at 2:17 pm

              I bet it looked gorgeous, Donna!

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