Ghoulishly Fun Beetlejuice Mini Trifles
These colorful and festive mini trifles are a delightful dessert perfect for Halloween parties or any celebration, featuring layers of vibrant cake, creamy filling, and crunchy cookie crumbles.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box White Cake Mix Can substitute with yellow cake mix.
- 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Quick way to infuse flavor.
- 3 large Egg Whites Adds structure to the cake.
- 1 cup Milk Any non-dairy milk can be used as an alternative.
- 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used for a healthier option.
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
- 1 teaspoon Food Coloring Green and purple for the 'Beetlejuice' theme.
Cream Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free option.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese can lighten the dessert.
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar Regular sugar can be a substitute.
Layering Ingredients
- 15 cookies Oreos Can substitute with any sandwich cookies.
- to taste Sprinkles Optional for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix and instant vanilla pudding mix.
- Add in 3 egg whites, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; add green food coloring to one bowl and purple to the other.
- Pour the green batter into one prepared pan and the purple batter into the other. Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cool, cut them into small cubes.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Crush the Oreos into small pieces and set aside.
- In mini jars, layer green cake cubes, crushed Oreos, cream filling, and purple cake cubes. Repeat the layers until jars are full.
- Top with crushed Oreos and colorful sprinkles before serving.
Serving and Storage
- Chill the trifles before serving to allow flavors to meld together, or serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Notes
These trifles can be customized with various flavors and colors. Great for Halloween or any festive gathering.