Best Red Velvet Trifle Recipes

CANDY CANE RED VELVET TRIFLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• The Cake: Mix the Red Velvet cake according to the package. Pour into a 9x13 pan, unwrap 1/2 of the bag of candy cane Hershey Kisses and drop on top of the unbaked cake. Bake the cake according to the package. Allow to cool completely after done baking. When you cut into the cake you will notice the Kisses have dropped to the botttom of the cake. The Pudding: In a large bowl empty the instant pudding and milk. Whisk for 2 minutes and set aside for pudding to thicken. Beat in cream cheese and vanilla until there are no lumps. Gently fold in 2/3 of the Cool Whip. Candy Canes: Unwrap the candy canes and chop them in a food processor or blender. You will want a semi-fine texture, no big chunks. Assembly: Cut up or crumble the cake. Place 1/3 of the cake on the bottom of a trifle bowl. Top the cake with 1/3 of the pudding mixture. On top of the pudding sprinkle 1/3 of the crushed candy canes. REPEAT THIS PROCESS UNTIL ALL OF THE CAKE, PUDDING AND CANDY CANES ARE USED. Decorate the top of the trifle as you like with left over Kisses and Candy Canes. Tie a bow around the bottom of the trifle dish for added Christmas Cheer!

RED VELVET TRIFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth to even out.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• When the cake is almost cooled, whisk milk and pudding mix together for 2 minutes. Let sit until set, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the cooled cake into 1-inch cubes.
• Place 1/2 of the cake cubes in the bottom of an 8-inch trifle bowl. Layer with 1/2 of the pudding and 1/2 of the cherry pie filling. Repeat layers once more. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours before serving.
• Garnish with whipped cream.

RED VELVET TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. IF USING A RED VELVET CAKE MIX, follow the package directions for preparations. Pour into prepared cake pans or a 9x13 pan. Bake until done. Allow to cool completely and cut into one inch pieces. Set aside to prepare the pudding.
• 3. IF BAKING YOUR RED VELVET CAKE FROM SCRATCH,in a large mixing bowl, using a hand held mixer, beat eggs, butter and sugar until creamy. Add cocoa and food color and mix until combined.
• 4. In a medium sized mixing bowl sift together flour and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternating flour and buttermilk. Blend in vanilla.
• 5. In a small bowl, combine soda and vinegar and add to batter. Pour into prepared round cakepans or a 9x13 pan.
• 6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done in the center. Allow cake to cool completely.
• 7. Cut cake into 1 inch pieces and set aside to prepare the pudding.
• 8. TO PREPARE THE PUDDING MIXTURE...With your hand mixer, on medium speed, mix the instant pudding and the milk. Add the cream cheese and beat until very smooth. Add the sour cream and blend well. Add the Cool Whip and blend in. Mix in the vanilla.
• 9. TO ASSEMBLE, place an even layer of the cake squares (using ½ of the cakesquares ) in the bottom of the trifle bowl. Place 1/3 of the pudding mix over the cake layer in the trifle bowl. Repeat the layering process. End by topping with a final layer of pudding mix. Garnish with chopped pecans or strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SUNNY'S RED VELVET TRIFLE PARFAIT

Steps:

• Prepare the red velvet cake according to package instructions, substituting melted butter for the oil. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch cake pan or baking dish and bake according to the package instructions. Let cool completely, then cut into bite-sized chunks (reserve crumbs).
• Gently fold together the whipped topping with the frosting in a bowl. Spoon a dollop into a parfait glass, then sprinkle with candied pecans and walnuts. Top with a few pieces of the cake. Continue layering the frosting mixture, nuts and cake, finishing with a garnish of cake crumbs (tear up additional cake cubes if necessary). Repeat with remaining parfait glasses and serve immediately.