Ghoulishly Fun Beetlejuice Mini Trifles for Halloween Delight Recipe
Create spooky and colorful Beetlejuice-themed mini trifles perfect for Halloween celebrations. These layered desserts feature vibrant green and purple white cake cubes, creamy vanilla pudding filling mixed with whipped cream and cream cheese, and crunchy Oreo cookie layers, delivering a fun and festive treat that’s easy to assemble and sure to delight both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 mini trifles (servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring (quantity as needed)
- Purple Food Coloring (quantity as needed)
Cream Filling
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Additional
- 15 Oreo Cookies, crushed
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: 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 to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, egg whites, milk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, mix for 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
- Color and Bake Cakes: Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls. Add green food coloring to one bowl and purple food coloring to the other, mixing well to achieve vibrant colors. Pour each colored batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cube Cakes: Remove cakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cool, cut the cakes into small bite-sized cubes suitable for layering in jars or glasses.
- Prepare Cream Filling: Whip the heavy cream in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Mini Trifles: In small jars or serving glasses, layer green cake cubes first, followed by a layer of crushed Oreos, then a generous spoonful of the cream filling. Next, add purple cake cubes, more crushed Oreos, and top with additional cream filling as desired. Optionally, sprinkle with festive sprinkles to decorate.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the mini trifles immediately for the freshest texture or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. They keep well chilled for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Use food coloring sparingly and adjust to get your preferred shade of green and purple.
- For an extra festive touch, add Halloween-themed sprinkles on top.
- These trifles can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld.
- If you prefer, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
