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Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle

Indulgent Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle for Festive Celebrations

This Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle is a delightful dessert that perfectly embodies the flavors of autumn.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream trifle, Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle, fall recipes, holiday trifle, Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • trifle dish

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 box Spice Cake Mix
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree homemade or canned
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

For the Pudding Layers

  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix can substitute with another flavor
  • 2 cups Cold Milk whole milk preferred
  • 1 box Cheesecake-Flavored Instant Pudding can also use vanilla or caramel varieties
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping homemade alternative recommended

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup Chopped Toasted Pecans or walnuts/almonds
  • ½ cup English Toffee Bits or crushed gingersnaps for a twist

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine spice cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, water, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold milk and cheesecake-flavored pudding mix. Allow to set for 2 minutes, then fold in whipped topping until smooth.
  • Cut the cooled cake into 1-inch cubes. In a trifle dish, layer ⅓ of cake cubes, followed by ⅓ of pudding mixture, and sprinkle ⅓ of the pecans and toffee bits. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  • Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra chopped pecans or drizzle of caramel before serving for added sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 8mg