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Easter Trifle: A Show-Stopping Dessert for Spring Celebrations

This Easter Trifle Delight is a stunning and festive dessert layered with pastel-colored vanilla pudding, fluffy cake cubes, and creamy whipped topping. Topped with edible candy grass and Easter egg candies, this whimsical treat is as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for spring celebrations and guaranteed to be a showstopper at your Easter gathering!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer:
  • 1 box Funfetti or Rainbow Chip cake mix prepared according to package directions
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
Creamy Pudding Layers:
  • 2 3.4-ounce packages vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • Blue & pink food coloring
Whipped Topping:
  • 1 16-ounce container Cool Whip (thawed)
Festive Decorations:
  • Edible candy grass green, pink, and blue
  • Easter egg candies Whoppers Robin Eggs, Cadbury Eggs, large jellybeans, or similar

Method
 

  1. Bake and Cut the Cake
  2. Bake the cake according to package instructions, using parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  4. Once fully cooled, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  5. Prepare the Pudding
  6. Make the pudding following package directions, keeping each batch in a separate bowl.
  7. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to one bowl and pink food coloring to the other, adjusting for desired pastel shades.
  8. Assemble the Layers
  9. Place half of the cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish, filling gaps tightly.
  10. Spoon the blue pudding over the cake, then add 2 cups of whipped topping.
  11. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pink pudding, and the rest of the whipped topping.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  13. Create the Candy Bird Nests
  14. Roll small bundles of edible candy grass tightly into nest shapes (2 of each color).
  15. Before serving, place 6 nests on top of the trifle, adding 3 candy eggs in each.
  16. Serve and Enjoy!
  17. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within 3 days.

Notes

  • Make it ahead! This trifle tastes even better after a full day in the fridge.
  • Switch up the colors! Try pastel yellow or lavender pudding for variety.
  • Use homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for a fresher taste.
  • Swap cake flavors – white cake, yellow cake, or even chocolate cake work well!