Description
A festive and delightful Christmas Tree Cake Trifle that layers delicious cake and creamy filling for a perfect holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- a few drops green gel food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz whipped topping
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1 star decoration (sprinkle, cookie, or chocolate)
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, oil, and water. Divide batter in half, tint one half green, and leave the other white.
- Bake each color separately in 8×8 pans until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix well. Fold in whipped topping and stir in milk until smooth and creamy.
- Cut both cakes into 1-inch cubes for layering.
- In a clear trifle bowl, layer green cake cubes, cream mixture, and sprinkles. Follow with white cake, more cream, and sprinkles. Repeat layers until full.
- Top with whipped topping, additional sprinkles, and place a star decoration on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- Ensure both cakes are completely cooled before cutting into cubes.
- Use any type of star decoration according to preference.
- Can substitute cream cheese with a non-dairy option for a vegan dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg