Description
This Halloween Trifle is a spooky, crowd-pleasing dessert layered with moist chocolate cake, orange-tinted vanilla pudding, fluffy Cool Whip, and creepy candy decorations. Perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, and family gatherings it’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups milk
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
Decorations:
- Halloween sprinkles
- Chocolate balls wrapped like eyeballs
- Gummy body parts (brains, teeth, worms, fingers, etc.)
- Any other spooky candies you like
Instructions
- Make the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small rimmed baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Spread batter evenly into baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- Remove and let cool completely.
- Make the Pudding
- In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Stir in orange food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until set.
- Assemble the Trifle
- Cut cooled cake into a round (or cubes) to fit into trifle dish.
- Layer cake, pudding, and Cool Whip.
- Repeat if desired.
- Decorate & Serve
- Top with sprinkles, eyeballs, and gummy candies.
- Chill until serving.
Notes
- For neater layers, use pastry bags to pipe pudding and Cool Whip.
- Whole milk gives the creamiest pudding, but 2% works too.
- Add Oreos for a “dirt” effect or candy corn for extra festivity.
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
