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A delicious plate of Christmas Trifle Dessert

Christmas Trifle Dessert

A festive layered dessert with colorful crumbles of red velvet, green-dyed white cake, and a creamy filling perfect for holiday celebrations!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cakes
  • 1 box white cake mix prepared per box directions
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix prepared per box directions
  • 10 drops green food coloring
Creamy Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 8-ounce tub whipped topping

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Trifle Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9×13-inch baking pans.
  2. Prepare each cake mix according to its box directions in separate bowls.
  3. For the green layer, add about 10 drops of green food coloring to the white cake batter and mix until evenly colored.
  4. Pour each batter into its prepared pan and bake for 23–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool completely before proceeding.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping until smooth and well combined.
  7. Crumble both cakes into large chunks, setting aside about ¼ cup of each color for topping.
  8. In a trifle bowl (or any large, clear bowl), layer cake crumbles alternately with the creamy filling to create a festive pattern.
  9. Finish with a sprinkle of reserved cake crumbs on top for a colorful garnish.

Notes

This colorful trifle is sure to brighten up any holiday table. Feel free to experiment with other colorings or cake flavors for a personalized touch.