Pillsbury English Orange Trifle
Indulge in the vibrant citrus bliss of a Pillsbury English Orange Trifle, a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the richness of fluffy vanilla cake with the zesty brightness of fresh orange. Featuring layers of tender Pillsbury cake cubes infused with orange juice and zest, creamy vanilla pudding, and luscious whipped cream, this trifle strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and refreshing. Topped with a sprinkle of candied orange zest for a hint of elegance, it's a standout treat for holidays, gatherings, or any occasion requiring a show-stopping dessert. Easy to assemble and best served chilled, this no-fuss recipe comes together in under an hour and is guaranteed to leave your guests raving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury cake mix (vanilla or yellow)
- 3 pieces Eggs
- 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest
- 1 box Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups Cold milk
- 2 cups Whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Candied orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the Pillsbury cake mix by combining it with eggs, vegetable oil, water, and orange juice. Mix until smooth.
Fold in 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the batter to enhance the citrus flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake as per the package instructions (around 25-30 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
While the cake cools, prepare the vanilla pudding by whisking the instant pudding mix with cold milk. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes until thickened.
In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
To assemble, layer cake cubes at the bottom of a large trifle bowl or glass dish.
Add a layer of vanilla pudding on top of the cake cubes, followed by a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat the layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of orange zest and candied orange zest (if using) over the top for garnish.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 274.3 g | 352% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1078 mg | 359% | |
| Sodium | 5013 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.8 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 308.4 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.3 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 1345 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1536 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
