Christmas Trifle Dessert
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This Christmas Trifle Dessert combines red velvet and green cake layers with creamy filling for a festive, make-ahead showstopper. Perfect for holiday tables and family gatherings.
- Prep time
- 30 minutes
- Cook time
- 25 minutes
- Total time
- 55 minutes + chilling
- Yield
- 12 servings
Ingredients
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) 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 8-ounce tub whipped toppingInstructions
- Prepare the Cakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×13-inch baking pans. Prepare each cake mix per box directions. Add green coloring to white cake batter, bake 23–25 minutes, and cool.
- Prepare the Creamy Filling: Beat cream cheese, condensed milk, and whipped topping until smooth.
- Assemble the Trifle: Crumble cakes into chunks and layer alternately with creamy filling in a clear bowl.
- Garnish and Chill: Top with reserved cake crumbs and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Let cakes cool completely before layering. Trifle tastes better after chilling overnight. Add fruit or crushed candy canes for variation.Nutrition
- Calories
- 320
- Fat
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 6g
- Sugar
- 28g
- Sodium
- 280mg
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Fiber
- 1g