rainbow trifle

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For the past couple of years I have made a trifle for dessert on Easter.
I’m not sure why, but now I seem to associate this Springtime holiday with a light and refreshing dessert, and trifle (especially one filled with fruit) seems to fit the bill!

Last year I made a cute bunny trifle featuring carrot cake and Peeps.
The year before that I made a pineapple upside-down trifle with pineapple, coconut, and strawberries, yummy.

But this Rainbow Trifle might be my favorite yet. It was full of fruit, and maybe it’s just my pregnancy cravings, but I couldn’t get enough of it! It has seven layers of Angel Food cake, vanilla pudding, and fruit to represent each of the seven colors of the rainbow.
Also, when I was writing this post I came to the realization that the word “rainbow” has seven letters and there are seven colors in a rainbow!
Mind=blown.
Hubby=not as impressed.

Whipped Topping
Red: strawberries
Orange: orange-dyed vanilla pudding
Yellow: yellow-dyed Angel Food cake
Green: kiwis
Blue: blueberries
Indigo: indigo-dyed vanilla pudding
Violet: violet-dyed Angel Food Cake

A couple of tips:

  • I used one box mix of Angel food cake, then split the batter to dye it, then poured both back into a 9×13″ pan (each on one side). There are no instructions for baking an Angel Food cake in a 9×13″ pan, so I was afraid it wouldn’t turn out, but it worked perfectly. I baked mine for a couple minutes less than the lowest time listed, and about 15 degrees less than the temperature indicated.
  • I only used one box of vanilla pudding and split it in two to dye again, but next time I would use two boxes of pudding mix, one of each color. Also, I prefer the sugar free/fat free pudding.
  • As always, I used Wilton Icing Colors to dye my pudding and Angel Food Cake. I love the vibrant colors you can achieve without watering down whatever you’re making.
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23 Responses to rainbow trifle

  1. Britany Ashmore April 8, 2015 at 2:37 pm #

    this looks amazing! I have never eaten one before!

  2. West Texas Sweetheart April 8, 2015 at 2:37 pm #

    That looks amazing!

  3. Heather April 8, 2015 at 3:48 pm #

    How summery! Looks good!

  4. Miranda @ Miranda Writes April 8, 2015 at 3:49 pm #

    These colors are so gorgeous! This would be perfect as a cake alternative for a party!

  5. Erin Branscom April 8, 2015 at 5:06 pm #

    yum and so pretty!

  6. Holly Housewife April 8, 2015 at 5:42 pm #

    This looks so so yummy!! What a great party food, pleasing to the eyes and belly! I'm going to add this to my to try list!
    I'm mind blown! Whooo 7, that's my favorite number! :))

  7. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 8, 2015 at 7:33 pm #

    Thanks Miranda! I was pretty pleased with how it turned out look-wise. 🙂

  8. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 8, 2015 at 7:34 pm #

    Thanks Holly, seriously, I turned to my husband and told him all excited and he was like, "okay?…"

  9. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 8, 2015 at 7:34 pm #

    It really is the perfect the perfect Spring/Summer dessert. 🙂

  10. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 8, 2015 at 7:35 pm #

    Trifles are super easy to make and pretty tasty, you should try one!

  11. Sara @ The Crazy Cozads April 8, 2015 at 10:35 pm #

    I was wondering what the purple was on the bottom!! Looks yummy! I've never actually eaten a trifle before – I need to fix that in my life! 🙂

  12. Ashley Lee April 9, 2015 at 1:59 am #

    So pretty & yummy! <3 Perfect for summer time.

  13. Vicki April 9, 2015 at 2:26 am #

    It not only looked pretty it was delicious. I didn't feel guilty eating it because it was so healthy for a dessert. Thanks Justine!

  14. visit - oldworldnew.us April 9, 2015 at 2:47 am #

    This looks so easy and yummy! Also, the 7 letters & 7 colors is mind blowing, I feel ya. The little things impress and make me happy, too 🙂

  15. Sandra Litcher April 9, 2015 at 2:15 pm #

    This looks so good! This would be a great anytime dessert! I am pinning this one for sure!

  16. Kassi Mortensen April 9, 2015 at 5:18 pm #

    Oh yum!!! I definitely associate light fruity desserts with spring!!! Love that you've created this fun trifle tradition too! 😉

  17. Natalie Busch April 10, 2015 at 1:29 pm #

    YUMMY! I think my family would gobble this up in no time!

  18. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 12, 2015 at 5:41 am #

    Thank you! Glad I'm not the only one! 🙂

  19. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 12, 2015 at 5:42 am #

    Yeah… I totally finished it before my husband had a chance. Oh well. 🙂

  20. Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations April 12, 2015 at 5:42 am #

    Thanks so much for the pin!

  21. Rainbowtized April 18, 2015 at 9:27 am #

    This is happening at my house for sure. Thanks for sharing rainbowtized goodness.

  22. Ashley Newell April 13, 2017 at 1:17 pm #

    That looks so yummy!

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