Description
Elevate your dessert table with these four distinct trifle recipes, featuring layers of moist cake, creamy custard, and fresh fruit or cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 box devil's food cake mix (18.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional fresh mint leaves
- 20 cookies Oreo cookies (divided)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 package Nilla Wafers (16 oz)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 box instant lemon pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); combine cake mix, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes; bake in greased 9-inch pans for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely; beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; whip heavy cream and vanilla to stiff peaks; fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture; cut cooled cakes into 1-inch cubes; layer cake, filling, strawberries, and raspberries in a trifle bowl; refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); mix cake mix, water, oil, and eggs; bake in greased and floured 9-inch pans for 30–35 minutes; let cool completely; whisk instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes then refrigerate for 5 minutes; whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks; fold pudding into whipped cream; slice cake into 1-inch cubes; layer cake and pudding mixture in a trifle dish, drizzling with melted chocolate chips between layers; shave remaining chocolate chips over the top; refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Crush 16 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs while reserving 4 whole for garnish; whisk instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thick; whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks; fold pudding into whipped cream; spread pudding on bottom of bowl, sprinkle with crushed Oreos, and drizzle with chocolate syrup; repeat layers until full; crumble reserved Oreos on top; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss sliced strawberries with lemon juice and let sit for 10 minutes; whisk instant lemon pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thick; whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks; fold pudding into whipped cream; dip Nilla Wafers quickly in strawberry juice; line bowl with dipped wafers, spread pudding mixture, and add strawberries; repeat layers; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Trifle Tips: If you don't have a trifle bowl, clear plastic cups or mason jars work well for individual servings; ensure all components are completely cool before assembling to maintain structural integrity. Chocolate Trifle Tips: To get perfect chocolate shavings, let the chocolate harden completely in the fridge before shaving; store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Oreo Trifle Tips: Assemble this trifle just before serving if you prefer crunchy cookies, or chill it longer if you prefer a softer, cake-like texture. Strawberry Nilla Trifle Tips: If the wafers become too mushy, reduce the dipping time to just a quick dip or skip the dipping step entirely for a crunchier texture.