Red Velvet Trifle

A festive holiday (December or February) yummy trifle using red velvet cake as its base and layers of cheesecake pudding and whipped cream. Top the layers with cherry pie filling and you have a delightful and tasty dessert!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package red velvet cake mix

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • cup oil

  • 3 large eggs

  • 3 cups milk

  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant cheesecake-flavored pudding mix

  • 1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

  • 1 (7 ounce) can whipped cream, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, then spray lightly with cooking spray.

  2. Combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth to even out.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

  4. When the cake is almost cooled, whisk milk and pudding mix together for 2 minutes. Let sit until set, about 5 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, cut the cooled cake into 1-inch cubes.

  6. Place 1/2 of the cake cubes in the bottom of an 8-inch trifle bowl. Layer with 1/2 of the pudding and 1/2 of the cherry pie filling. Repeat layers once more. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours before serving.

  7. Garnish with whipped cream.

Cook's Notes:

Additional fillings might include drizzled fudge or chocolate sauce and pecan pieces. A light version could us light or nonfat pie filling, skim milk, and a light whipped topping.

I use Duncan Hines(R) cake mix, Jell-O(R) pudding mix, Reddi Wip(R) whipped cream, and Comstock(R) pie filling.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417 Calories
17g Fat
60g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 417
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 407mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 146mg 11%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 182mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.