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Christmas Tree Cake Trifle

Christmas Tree Cake Trifle

Christmas Tree Cake Trifle is a delightful and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box white cake mix a classic base that gives your trifle a fluffy texture
  • 3 large eggs help bind the cake and add moisture
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for a moist and tender crumb
  • 1 cup water to hydrate the cake mix perfectly
  • a few drops green gel food coloring to add fun forest touch to cake layers
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened for a rich, tangy flavor
  • 1 cup powdered sugar to sweeten the cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for warm, comforting note
  • 12 oz whipped topping to give the filling its light, airy quality
  • 1/2 cup milk to create smooth and creamy consistency
For the Decorations
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles for joyful pops of color
  • 1 star decoration to top off the trifle beautifully

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • trifle dish
  • baking pans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix white cake mix according to package instructions. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Divide batter into two bowls. Tint one half with green gel food coloring and leave other half white.
  2. Pour each color of batter into separate 8×8 pans and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, blending well. Fold in whipped topping and milk until creamy.
  4. Cut both cakes into 1-inch cubes.
  5. Layer green cake cubes, cream mixture, and holiday sprinkles in a clear trifle dish. Add white cake cubes, more cream, and sprinkles. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with whipped topping and additional holiday sprinkles. Place star decoration on top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a touch of color and freshness.

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