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Pumpkin Trifle layered with cake, pumpkin filling, whipped topping, and toffee bits

Pumpkin Trifle

This festive Pumpkin Trifle layers spiced cake, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy toffee bits. It’s a stunning and make-ahead friendly dessert perfect for fall gatherings, from Thanksgiving dinners to cozy family nights.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Holiday Dessert
Cuisine American, Fall/Seasonal
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix or yellow cake mix with 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup water for cake mix
  • 3 large eggs for cake mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil can replace half with unsweetened applesauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened or substitute with Greek yogurt cream cheese or mascarpone
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 16 oz whipped topping, thawed or substitute with homemade whipped cream
  • 1 cup chopped toffee bits or substitute with crushed gingersnaps, pecans, or chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the spice cake mix according to package instructions using water, eggs, and oil. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 23–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool completely. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat again until fluffy.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and creamy.
  • To assemble, place half of the cake cubes into the bottom of a trifle dish.
  • Spread half of the pumpkin filling over the cake layer.
  • Spread a layer of whipped topping over the pumpkin layer and sprinkle with half the toffee bits.
  • Repeat layers with remaining cake, pumpkin filling, and whipped topping.
  • Finish with a final sprinkle of toffee bits on top.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Notes

For variation, try replacing the cake cubes with crushed gingersnaps, chocolate cake, or even pumpkin donuts. Add chopped pecans, caramel drizzle, or cinnamon sugar to the whipped topping for extra dimension. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing, as the whipped topping doesn't hold up well.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword holiday trifle, layered pumpkin dessert, pumpkin spice trifle, pumpkin trifle, fall dessert, thanksgiving dessert
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