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Easter Trifle Dessert

Pastel Easter Trifle Dessert to Wow Your Spring Gatherings

Enjoy a stunning Easter Trifle Dessert with layers of pastel cake, creamy pudding, and whipped topping, perfect for spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers
  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 set pink, yellow, green, and blue food coloring Gel options are ideal.
Pudding
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz each) Lemon pudding can be used for variation.
  • 4 cups cold milk Whole milk works best.
Topping and Decor
  • 16 oz whipped topping, thawed Can substitute with stabilized real whipped cream.
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
  • 2 tbsp pastel sprinkles
  • edible flowers Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • trifle dish
  • baking sheets
  • plastic wrap
  • wire racks

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake batter according to package instructions.
  2. Divide batter into four bowls and add different food coloring to each bowl.
  3. Spread batter on lined baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  4. Prepare instant pudding with milk, whisk until thick, and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Layer cooled cake cubes, pudding, and whipped topping in a large trifle dish.
  6. Finish with chocolate eggs and sprinkles on top, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This trifle dessert can be made ahead of time, storage tips advise keeping components separate until assembly for best texture.

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