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Red Velvet Trifle in a Jar

A delightful dessert featuring layers of rich red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, and whipped cream, perfect for sharing or indulging alone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the trifle
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix Follow the instructions on the box for additional ingredients.
  • 3 large eggs As specified on cake mix packaging.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil As specified on cake mix packaging.
  • 1 cup water As specified on cake mix packaging.
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • to taste crushed cookies or chocolate shavings for topping For additional aesthetic appeal.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the red velvet cake mix box.
  2. Follow the instructions on the red velvet cake mix box to bake your cake. Let it cool completely.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks start to form.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
  6. Once the cake is completely cool, crumble it into small, bite-sized pieces.
Assembly
  1. In your jars, start layering. Begin with crumbled cake, followed by a layer of the cream mixture. Repeat the layering process until the jars are filled.
  2. Finish each jar with a sprinkle of crushed cookies or chocolate shavings on top.
  3. Place the jars in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

To keep your Red Velvet Trifle fresh, store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container for about 3-4 days. It's best to layer it just before serving to maintain the cake's texture.