Red Velvet Cake Trifle
A stunning layered dessert combining red velvet cake, whipped cream, and cream cheese, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the red velvet cake
- 1 box box of red velvet cake mix Or use a homemade version for an authentic touch.
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil To keep the cake moist.
- 3 large eggs For structure.
- 1 cups water To mix with the cake.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
For the whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream To create soft peaks.
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar For sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
For the cream cheese mixture
- 1.5 cups softened cream cheese Main component of the filling.
- 0.25 cups sugar To sweeten the mix.
- 0.5 cups sour cream For added tang.
- 0.25 cups milk To thin the mixture.
Optional garnishes
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips For decoration.
- 1 cups fresh raspberries or strawberries To enhance visual appeal.
Instructions
Baking the cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Combine red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack and cut into one-inch cubes.
Preparing the whipped cream and cream cheese mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
Assembling the trifle
- In a large trifle dish, layer cake cubes followed by cream cheese mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Finish with a layer of cream cheese mixture and top with chocolate chips and fresh berries.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling. Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid deflation. Layer carefully for visual appeal.