Red Velvet Cake Trifle
A stunning dessert that combines rich red velvet cake with fluffy cream cheese and layered garnishes, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries or strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package directions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer cake cubes in a trifle dish or serving glasses.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the cake cubes.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cream cheese on top.
- Garnish with chocolate chips and fresh berries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting for better structure. Be gentle when folding the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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