CARROT CAKE TRIFLE

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A fun twist on traditional carrot cake! Trifle is a great make-ahead dish because it tastes even better after it's been assembled for a while. Toasted pecans can also be added as a topping.

Provided by Tomi Ann Hill

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15.25 ounce) package carrot cake mix
1 cup water
⅔ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 ½ cups milk
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup toffee baking bits (such as Heath®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, about 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and beat until batter is evenly mixed, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 31 to 36 minutes. Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Keep oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat milk and pudding mix together in a bowl until evenly combined and thickened; beat in cream cheese until filling is smooth. Fold whipped topping into filling.
  • Spread almonds and coconut onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cut cake into bite-size pieces; spread 1 layer, 1-cube deep, into a trifle dish or glass bowl. Spoon a layer of filling, about the same depth as cake layer, over cake layer. Sprinkle a layer of almonds, coconut, and toffee bits over filling. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 444.5 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

Killer King
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Stephanie Broomfield
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this trifle, but it was worth the effort. It's a delicious and unique dessert.


Hawraa Ahmad
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This trifle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a delicious dessert.


Godolyas Tizazu
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but I loved this trifle. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Jalal Janii
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This trifle is the perfect dessert for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a hit.


Shakhina Akhter
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This trifle is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, too.


Mahmuda Akter
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I've made this trifle several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Irfan Out mandan
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This trifle is a great way to use up leftover carrot cake. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make for a crowd.


Ilyas Ahmad
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I made this trifle for my wife's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best carrot cake she's ever had.


Calvyn Chisenga
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.


Vava Dore
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I love the combination of flavors in this trifle. The carrot cake is moist and flavorful, the frosting is tangy and sweet, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect finishing touch.


lezette lorenzo
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This was the perfect dessert for my Easter brunch.


Kevin Worrell (Llerrok)
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This trifle is absolutely beautiful and delicious! It's perfect for a special occasion.


Derrick Tromp
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this trifle was surprisingly delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Clifford Hutton
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This was my first time making a trifle, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the trifle looked just like the pictures. It was a big hit with my family.


kishor biswas
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I've made this trifle twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


PASTOR MERCADO
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This carrot cake trifle was a hit at my last dinner party! I loved how easy it was to make, and the combination of flavors was divine. The cake was moist and flavorful, the frosting was creamy and tangy, and the cream cheese filling was the perfect f