TROPICAL TRIFLE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Tropical Trifle image

Trifles have become one of my favorite desserts because there can be such a variety of ingredients. I came up with this to serve during the hot dog days of summer here in Florida. It's light, cool, and refreshing. My family loves it.

Provided by Mary Ann Davis

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box orange cake mix
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, large
1 can(s) mandarin orange slices, drained, large
3 large eggs
1/3 c vegetable oil
1 small container of cool whip, thawed
1 orange, zest of
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix, small
2 c milk
7-8 oz coconut flakes, toasted or not

Steps:

  • 1. Thoroughly drain pineapple. Leave juice in large mixing bowl, reserve pineapple.
  • 2. To juice, add cake mix, eggs, and oil. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes. Pour into 9" x 13" pan; bake at 350 degrees for 32 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
  • 3. Add pudding mix, milk, and orange zest to reserved pineapple. Mix for 2 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • 4. Cut cake into 1/2 - 3/4 inch cubes.
  • 5. To assemble trifle, in a trifle bowl or clear glass bowl, scatter 1/3 of the cake pieces, then 1/3 of pudding mixture, 1/3 of oranges, and 1/3 of coconut. Repeat for a total of three layers.
  • 6. Chill well before serving, preferably overnight. May add an extra dollop of Cool Whip for presentation when serving.

There are no comments yet!