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Easter Trifle Dessert

Easter Trifle Dessert: A Festive Spring Delight to Share

Easter Trifle Dessert is a vibrant, easy-to-make treat layered with pastel cake cubes, creamy pudding, and whipped topping, perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White or Yellow Cake Mix Gluten-free mix can be used.
  • 4 drops Pink Food Coloring
  • 4 drops Yellow Food Coloring
  • 4 drops Green Food Coloring
  • 4 drops Blue Food Coloring
For the Pudding
  • 2 boxes Instant Vanilla or White Chocolate Pudding Mix 3.4 oz each.
  • 4 cups Cold Milk Use whole, almond, or oat milk.
For the Layers
  • 16 oz Whipped Topping Thawed; homemade stabilized whipped cream optional.
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Eggs Optional; chocolate chips or fun candies can be swapped.
  • 2 tbsp Pastel Sprinkles Edible glitter or colored sugar also add a fun touch.
For the Finishing Touch
  • Edible Flowers Optional, for decoration.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Trifle Dish
  • Baking Pans
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • serrated knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix package, typically around 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter according to package directions.
  2. Divide the prepared batter into four bowls. Tint each portion using food coloring to achieve desired pastel shades.
  3. Pour the colored batters into greased baking pans and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, cut the cake layers into 1-inch cubes and set aside for layering.
  5. Whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk in a mixing bowl for about 2 minutes until thickened. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  6. In another mixing bowl, gently loosen the thawed whipped topping and fold it to regain airiness.
  7. In a large trifle dish, layer pastel cake cubes, thickened pudding, and whipped topping. Repeat layers and finish with whipped topping on top.
  8. Decorate with mini chocolate eggs and pastel sprinkles. Optionally, add edible flowers for a festive touch.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the cake layers to cool completely before cutting for beautiful layers. Assemble the trifle 4–24 hours ahead for best flavor. Avoid freezing the assembled trifle to maintain texture.

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