Description

Easy Easter Trifle Dessert with Colorful Cake and Creamy Layers

Looking for a spring dessert that gets big “wow” reactions but is actually simple to make? This Easy Easter Trifle is your answer. With soft pastel cake, fluffy cream layers, and a bright, festive look, it’s perfect for Easter brunch, family gatherings, or any spring celebration. It’s also make-ahead friendly — which means less stress and more fun.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake Layers

2 boxes white cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as package directs)
Gel food coloring: red, blue, yellow, green

Creamy Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
12 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

Optional Garnish

Fresh berries
Easter candy or sprinkles
Mint leaves
Powdered sugar dusting

Instructions

1️⃣ Color and Bake the Cakes

Prepare cake batter according to package directions.
Divide batter evenly into 4 bowls.
Tint each bowl with gel food coloring to create pastel shades (pink, yellow, purple, blue, etc.).
Pour into greased pans (8-inch rounds or bake in batches if needed).
Bake according to package time.
Cool completely. For easier crumbling, chill or freeze cakes 20–30 minutes.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Layer

Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Slowly mix in sweetened condensed milk until silky.
Gently fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
Refrigerate while preparing cake.

3️⃣ Crumble the Cake

Break each colored cake into chunks and crumbs.
Reserve a small handful of each color for the top garnish.

4️⃣ Assemble the Trifle

In a clear trifle bowl or large glass dish:

Spread a layer of cream on the bottom.
Add a layer of mixed cake crumbs (or color-by-color stripes).
Add another cream layer.
Repeat layers until used up.
Finish with cream on top.
Sprinkle reserved colored crumbs over the top.

5️⃣ Chill

Cover and refrigerate at least 3–4 hours (overnight is even better).
This helps the layers soften and the flavors blend.

Notes

Use a deep spoon to scoop all layers in each serving.
Add fresh berries or candy eggs right before serving.
For parties, build mini trifles in clear cups or jars.