Carrot Cake Trifle
A Carrot Cake Trifle is the ultimate easy dessert! Using boxed or homemade carrot cake, layering a delicious cream cheese mixture, and topping with walnuts make the perfect quick dessert! Everyone will be asking for carrot cake this simple recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 box carrot cake mix, plus ingredients listed on the box to make the cake (I like Duncan Hines Decadent Classic mix)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups milk
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounce size boxes)
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, (like cool whip)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Prepare carrot cake according to package directions; bake, cool, cut into bite size cubes; set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese and beat at a high speed until creamy. Add milk, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Add 2 packages of pudding mix; beat 2 minutes a high speed. Fold in frozen whipped topping until just mixed; set bowl aside.
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Layer cake pieces, cream cheese mixture, and nuts. Repeat for all layers until the trifle is full.
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Place trifle into refrigerator and allow to set at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Works great to chill overnight, just cover loosely with wrap or foil so cake doesn't dry out.
- Be sure to keep refrigerated until serving. Do not keep out in the hot sun for long periods of time.
Originally published 3/2018, updated 3/2021.