Carrot Cake Trifle – 70-Minute Recipe
This Carrot Cake Trifle is a creative and delicious twist on the classic dessert, featuring layers of moist carrot cake, creamy cream cheese frosting, and whipped Cool Whip. Perfect for Easter or any spring gathering, it's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress.
Recipe by Rolling Clover™ by Jo Swisher· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 container Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 tub Cool Whip
Carrot Cake
- 1 box Carrot Cake Mix
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (347°F) to bake the carrot cake mix according to the package instructions.
- 2Prepare the carrot cake mix by following the instructions on the box, typically involving mixing the contents with eggs, oil, and water.
- 3Pour the cake mix into a greased and floured cake pan and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 4Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- 5Once the cake is cool, crumble it into large pieces to layer in the trifle.
- 6Open the container of cream cheese frosting and give it a good stir to ensure it's smooth and creamy.
- 7Chill the Cool Whip in the refrigerator until you're ready to assemble the trifle.
- 8In a large serving dish, create a layer of cake pieces.
- 9Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting over the cake.
- 10Top the frosting with a layer of Cool Whip.
- 11Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of Cool Whip on top.
- 12Refrigerate the trifle for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 13Slice and serve the Carrot Cake Trifle chilled, garnished with additional whipped cream or chopped nuts if desired.
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Cool the cake fully
Allow the baked cake to cool completely on a wire rack before crumbling for layers.
Chill Cool Whip beforehand
Keep the Cool Whip refrigerated until you are ready to assemble the trifle.
Refrigerate after assembly
Place the finished trifle in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Prepare pan properly
Grease and flour the cake pan before pouring the batter.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Carrot Cake Trifle?
- About 1 hour 10 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Carrot Cake Trifle recipe make?
- This recipe makes 12 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Carrot Cake Trifle recipe come from?
- It was shared by Rolling Clover™ by Jo Swisher on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.