RUSSIAN CAKE (CREOLE TRIFLE

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In one of my summer reading books I read about them eating this cake and it sounded so yummy and different. I searched high and low and finally found the recipe on http://herbsaint.wordpress.com. Posted on here to make sure I always have the recipe and so I can added to the shopping list to try. Time does not include overnight chilling.

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix (6-8 cups diced cake pieces) or 1 almond cake mix (6-8 cups diced cake pieces)
1 cup water (or as specified in cake mix directions)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or as specified in cake mix directions)
2 -3 eggs (or as specified in cake mix directions)
8 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 -1 1/2 cup white rum (will depend on amount of cake pieces)
1 teaspoon anise flavoring (look for the real stuff)
red food coloring (just in case, my jam wasn't red enough)
buttercream frosting
colored sprinkles (the spherical kind)

Steps:

  • Mix rum, anise, jam and (optionally) the food color with a wire whisk until everything is well integrated; the alcohol in the rum helps dissolve the jam quickly so it shouldn't be more than 30 seconds.
  • Pour evenly over your cake pieces and place bowl in fridge for a few hours or overnight (covered). The more cake pieces you use for the inside, the denser and heavier the cake will be. The Russian cakes I remember weighed several pounds and seemed very heavy for their size.
  • When ready to assemble cake, bake your boxed cake according to instructions in a 9-inch cake pan. When cool split the cake evenly down the middle. Place one half in a 9-inch springform pan (one used for cheesecakes) and "fill" with your soaked cake pieces. Try to get this even as possible.
  • Place top layer over "filling" and cover with plastic wrap, the plastic touching the top of the cake. I placed my cleaned cake pan over the top of this and weighed it down with jars from the fridge. The reason I did this was to make sure that the cake was flat, number one, but also I wanted some of the "juice" from the middle to seep into the top and bottom layer, thereby binding the cake together.
  • Place in fridge overnight (make sure it's covered). The next day, frost the top and cover with sprinkles.

Anik Ahamed
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I would not recommend this trifle to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Benjamin Spity
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This trifle is not as good as I expected it to be. The flavors just didn't come together for me.


YK Rahim
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I found the instructions for this trifle to be a bit confusing. I had to read them several times before I started baking.


Johnson Kwame Appiah
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This trifle is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable.


Joyena Jannat
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I would give this trifle a 5-star rating. It's a delicious, easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion.


Simyaleza Dawuwa
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This trifle is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and it will still be delicious.


David Kamara
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I love how this trifle can be customized to your liking. You can use different types of cake, pudding, and fruit.


Oduor B
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This trifle is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Nathaniel King
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I made this trifle for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Bb Hhh
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This trifle is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit adds a nice pop of color.


kasiime praise
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I would highly recommend this trifle to anyone who loves chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut. It's a truly decadent dessert.


Bruh
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This trifle is a great way to use up leftover cake and pudding.


Temitope Fapohunda
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I love how this trifle can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Usman Raja
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests.


Mbabazi Miriam
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I've made this trifle several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate and coconut flavors go so well together.


Nayeli Rubio
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This is one of my favorite desserts to make. It's so easy to put together and it always turns out perfectly.


Hibaq Ismail
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I made this trifle for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the different layers.


MasoOma AnGeL
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This Creole Trifle is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut is heavenly, and the presentation is beautiful.