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Pumpkin Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Pumpkin Trifle is a festive and delicious layered dessert perfect for fall celebrations. It combines moist spice cake cubes, creamy pumpkin-flavored cream cheese filling, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy toffee bits to create a rich and indulgent treat that’s simple to assemble and sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Spice Cake Layer

  • 15.25 ounces spice cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Other

  • 16 ounces whipped topping (thawed)
  • 1 cup chopped toffee bits (divided: ⅓ cup + ⅓ cup for layers, ⅓ cup for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with baker’s spray (such as Baker’s Joy) to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Spice Cake Batter and Bake: In a medium bowl, combine the spice cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until smooth and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool and Cube Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely, then cut it into roughly 1-inch cubes. The pieces do not need to be uniform.
  4. Prepare Pumpkin Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened cream cheese for 1½ to 2 minutes until smooth. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and continue mixing for another 1 to 1½ minutes until fully incorporated.
  5. Add Pumpkin and Flavorings: Mix in the canned pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  6. Assemble First Layer: In a 3.25-quart trifle bowl, spread a single layer of spice cake cubes evenly across the bottom.
  7. Add Pumpkin Mixture: Spoon half of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture over the cake layer, spreading it evenly.
  8. Add Whipped Topping and Toffee: Spoon half of one container of the thawed whipped topping over the pumpkin layer, then sprinkle ⅓ cup of the toffee bits over the whipped topping.
  9. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of cake cubes over the toffee. Repeat with the remaining pumpkin mixture, the other half of the first container of whipped topping, and another ⅓ cup of toffee bits.
  10. Final Cake Layer and Topping: Place the last layer of cake cubes on top. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the final cake layer.
  11. Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining toffee bits (about 1 teaspoon) on top of the whipped topping. Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dessert a few hours ahead or even the day before to allow flavors to meld.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the pumpkin mixture.
  • Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor and texture.
  • For easier assembly, divide toffee bits as suggested to add texture to multiple layers and garnish.
  • Chill the trifle adequately before serving for optimal taste and presentation.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin trifle, pumpkin dessert, layered dessert, fall dessert, spice cake, creamy pumpkin dessert

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