This Red Velvet Trifle is a stunning dessert masterpiece featuring rich red velvet cake, luscious cream cheese frosting, and a sprinkle of cocoa. Each spoonful is a celebration of flavors! ❤️🍰
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 box Red Velvet cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup cooking oil
- 1 cup water
White Chocolate Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 boxes instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups half & half
- 1 cup whipped topping
Topping
- 8 oz whipped topping
- Mini chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- Pecan chips
- Chocolate sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the Red Velvet Cake
Start by baking the red velvet cake according to the instructions on the box, using the eggs, oil, and water. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Cooling the cake is crucial to avoid melting the cheesecake layer later on. You can also prepare the cake ahead of time, as it works wonderfully when chilled or even frozen.
2. Create the White Chocolate Cheesecake Layer
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, instant white chocolate pudding mix, and half & half. Use a hand mixer to blend everything until smooth and creamy. Next, fold in the whipped topping to create a light and airy texture that contrasts beautifully with the cake. This cheesecake layer will become the creamy heart of your trifle.
3. Assemble the Trifle
Now comes the fun part—layering the trifle! Start by cutting the red velvet cake into cubes. You’ll want to make sure the cubes are small enough to create multiple layers in your dish, but large enough that they still offer texture in every bite.
In the bottom of your trifle dish or a large glass bowl, add just enough red velvet cubes to cover the base. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the cake cubes for an extra touch of indulgence.
Next, spread half of the white chocolate cheesecake mixture over the cake layer. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of the cheesecake mixture for added texture and a pop of flavor.
Repeat this process, layering more cake cubes, chocolate sauce, cheesecake mixture, and mini chocolate chips until you reach the top of your trifle dish.
4. Top it Off
To finish off your trifle, spread a final layer of whipped topping over the top. This gives the trifle a clean, polished look. For extra pizzazz, sprinkle a mix of mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and pecan chips over the whipped topping. If you have any leftover cake crumbs, crumble them on top for added visual appeal. Lastly, drizzle more chocolate sauce to complete the dessert.
Notes
1. Use Homemade Red Velvet Cake (Optional)
While a boxed cake mix is quick and convenient, you can absolutely make your own red velvet cake from scratch if you have the time. Homemade cake will bring a richer flavor and more control over the ingredients. If you choose this route, make sure your cake is fully cooled before assembling the trifle.
2. Substitute the Toppings
Feel free to swap out the toppings to suit your taste or what you have on hand. If you’re not a fan of pecans, you could use walnuts, almonds, or even crushed Oreos for a different crunch. White chocolate chips can be replaced with dark chocolate chips or toffee bits for a bolder flavor.
3. Make it Ahead of Time
This trifle is a fantastic make-ahead dessert. You can prepare all the components (cake, cheesecake layer, toppings) a day in advance and assemble the trifle shortly before serving. In fact, letting the trifle sit for a few hours or overnight allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Author: Paula Susan
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 30minutes
