RED VELVET TRIFLE

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This is one of my favorite Valentine's Day or Christmas desserts. I am posting my favoritne Red Velvet recipe, but to tell the truth, I usuually start with a Red Velvet cake mix making it even easier.

Provided by Debbie Thurmond

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 21

RED VELVET CAKE, MADE FROM SCRATCH
1 tsp vanilla
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c cake flour
2 stick butter
2 eggs
2 oz red food color
2 Tbsp cocoa
2 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp white vinegar
OR
USE A BOX OF RED VELVET CAKE MIX AND PREPARE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.
FOR PUDDING MIXTURE
1 large box vanilla instant pudding
3 c cold milk
1 c sour cream
1- 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1 -12 oz cool whip, thawed
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. IF USING A RED VELVET CAKE MIX, follow the package directions for preparations. Pour into prepared cake pans or a 9x13 pan. Bake until done. Allow to cool completely and cut into one inch pieces. Set aside to prepare the pudding.
  • 3. IF BAKING YOUR RED VELVET CAKE FROM SCRATCH,in a large mixing bowl, using a hand held mixer, beat eggs, butter and sugar until creamy. Add cocoa and food color and mix until combined.
  • 4. In a medium sized mixing bowl sift together flour and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternating flour and buttermilk. Blend in vanilla.
  • 5. In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to batter. Pour into prepared round cakepans or a 9x13 pan.
  • 6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done in the center. Allow cake to cool completely.
  • 7. Cut cake into 1 inch pieces and set aside to prepare the pudding.
  • 8. TO PREPARE THE PUDDING MIXTURE...With your hand mixer, on medium speed, mix the instant pudding and the milk. Add the cream cheese and beat until very smooth. Add the sour cream and blend well. Add the Cool Whip and blend in. Mix in the vanilla.
  • 9. TO ASSEMBLE, place an even layer of the cake squares (using ½ of the cakesquares ) in the bottom of the trifle bowl. Place 1/3 of the pudding mix over the cake layer in the trifle bowl. Repeat the layering process. End by topping with a final layer of pudding mix. Garnish with chopped pecans or strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

JonY RaY
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out at all.


Sanwan Khoso
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my trifle didn't look anything like the picture.


Salina Salina
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This trifle didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I overbaked the cake.


Roosevelt Washington
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I found this recipe to be a bit confusing. The instructions weren't very clear.


Jossy Mama
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This trifle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Isaac Enu
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This trifle is a great way to use up leftover cake. It's also a great dessert to make for a potluck.


Tanya Lamoree
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I love that this trifle can be customized to your own taste. You can use different types of berries, cake, and frosting.


Curtis B4
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This trifle is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a pop of color.


Steven Ziegler
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I've never made a trifle before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Ishrat Ishrat
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and it's sure to impress your guests.


Bilal Nida
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I made this trifle for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked so festive.


Jasmine Palmer
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This is the best red velvet trifle recipe I've ever tried. It's so rich and decadent.


Subas Duwadi
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I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but this trifle was surprisingly delicious.


Sami Awanx
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This trifle is absolutely gorgeous! It's perfect for a special occasion.


Mostafa Kabrane
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The only thing I would change is to add a little more cream cheese frosting. It's so good!


Alma Gomez
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I love that this trifle can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts.


Waheed Ali
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The layers of red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and fresh berries are perfect together.


Edmond Joseph
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I've made this trifle several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sami Moti
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This red velvet trifle was a huge hit at our holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.