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Christmas Tree Cake Trifle


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive dessert combining layers of moist cake, fluffy whipped cream, and sugary-sweet berries, styled to resemble a Christmas tree.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box of vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Green food coloring
  • Edible glitter
  • Mini candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into small cubes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  6. In a trifle dish, layer the cake cubes, followed by a layer of whipped cream, and then a layer of mixed berries. Repeat the layers until the dish is full.
  7. For decoration, mix a few drops of green food coloring into the remaining whipped cream and pipe it on top of the trifle. Sprinkle with edible glitter and garnish with mini candy canes.
  8. Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the cake batter and ensure the cake is completely cool before layering. This dessert can be made in advance for convenience.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg