Description
Bring a burst of holiday cheer to your dessert table with this delightful Christmas Trifle Dessert! Layers of red velvet and green-tinted white cake meet a dreamy, creamy filling to create a show-stopping sweet treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, potlucks, or any festive occasion, this trifle is the ultimate way to spread joy one spoonful at a time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cakes:
- 1 box white cake mix (prepared per box directions)
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (prepared per box directions)
- Green food coloring (about 10 drops)
Creamy Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 8-ounce tub whipped topping
Instructions
Prepare the Cakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×13-inch baking pans.
- Prepare each cake mix according to its box directions in separate bowls.
- For the green layer, add about 10 drops of green food coloring to the white cake batter and mix until evenly colored.
- Pour each batter into its prepared pan and bake for 23–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before proceeding.
Prepare the Creamy Filling:
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In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Trifle:
- Crumble both cakes into large chunks, setting aside about ¼ cup of each color for topping.
- In a trifle bowl (or any large, clear bowl), layer cake crumbles alternately with the creamy filling to create a festive pattern.
- Finish with a sprinkle of reserved cake crumbs on top for a colorful garnish.
Notes
- Make sure your cakes are completely cool before crumbling; warm cake can make the layers soggy.
- Use an electric mixer for the filling to achieve a light, fluffy texture.
- This trifle can be made up to a day ahead just cover tightly and refrigerate until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered / No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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