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    Easy Gingerbread Trifle

    Dec 10, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Gingerbread Trifle is layers of tender gingerbread cake, eggnog, and white chocolate pudding. This delicious dessert is easy to make and will quickly become a holiday favorite!

    Using my favorite, tried and true, gingerbread cake recipe, you will have the best gingerbread trifle on the block!

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    trifle with all layers showing
    This trifle is sweet and so delicious!
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    Trifles are so pretty and I love how easy they are! Last year I shared my Christmas Brownie Trifle and now I wanted to share this delicious gingerbread trifle!

    For this recipe I use my homemade gingerbread cake. However, if you want to use a gingerbread boxed cake mix go for it.

    You can even doctor the cake mix to be extra delicious adding an extra egg, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ¾ cups sour cream, and ¾ cups heavy cream in addition to what the ginger bread cake box requires for baking. 

    Then bake according to my instructions and it will be our secret!

    What you need for Gingerbread Trifle:

    With only a handful of ingredients you can make this delicious dessert!

    • Gingerbread cake cut up into cubes
    • Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
    • Eggnog
    • White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
    • Milk
    • Whipped Topping- like cool whip or a similar brand
    • Trifle Dish- here is one similar to mine that I love! (affiliate)
    close up of trifle

    If you don’t have a trifle dish you can use individual glasses or mason jars! Just layer them the same way but on a smaller scale.

    How to make gingerbread trifle?

    1. Once you’ve baked your gingerbread cake (for more in-depth cake info see my gingerbread bundt cake recipe), allow it to cool completely, then cut into cubes.
    2. Mix up your two puddings and chill until ready to use.
    3. Assemble the trifle by placing a layer of cake on the bottom, followed by a layer of eggnog pudding, then a layer of white chocolate pudding.
    4. Repeat two more times, then top the dessert with remaining whipped topping and leftover gingerbread cake.
    • dry ingredients mixed
    • creamed butter and sugar
    • butter mixture mixed with molasses and eggs
    • batter before adding water
    • batter mixed in bowl
    • gingerbread cake batter in pan
    • gingerbread cake after baking
    • eggnog pudding mixed
    • folded in whipped topping

    It’s such a simple dessert but it’s also quite the show stopper!

    How to layer trifle?

    1. Start with a later of gingerbread cake cubes
    2. Add a layer of Eggnog Pudding Fluff
    3. Add a layer of White Chocolate Pudding
    4. Repeat 2 more times
    5. Top with remaining whipped topping, gingerbread cubes, rosemary and cranberries
    • adding first layer of gingerbread cake
    • adding first eggnog layer to trifle
    • adding second layer of eggnog pudding to trifle
    • adding second layer of ginger bread to trifle

    Tips Not To Miss!


    • If you want to use pie spice instead of all the different spices just substitute in 3 teaspoon pie spice in lieu of the cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
    • Make sure your cake is completely cooled before cutting. This will help it from breaking into crumbs.
    • When assembling the trifle try to get a nice layer of each item fully against the side of the dish. This will make each layer stand out more.
    • Whip up some sugared cranberries for a fun additional decoration!
    trifle on fork
    Every bite is delicious!

    Gingerbread is such a fun treat around the holidays!

    I love it eating gingerbread as a bundt cake with maple glaze and in my soft and chewy gingerbread cookies. However, this gingerbread trifle might just be my new favorite!

    You can’t go wrong with the tasty combo of eggnog, white chocolate, and gingerbread! If that isn’t what Christmas tastes like I don’t know what does!

    Make sure to check out other holiday treats like my Christmas Popcorn, Peppermint Bark, and Christmas Tree Cupcakes!

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    Easy Gingerbread Trifle

    Author: Lisa
    Easy Gingerbread Trifle is layers of tender gingerbread cake, eggnog fluff, and white chocolate pudding. This delicious dessert is easy to make and will quickly become a holiday favorite!
    4.56 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Assembly Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cups flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon*
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cloves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter*
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup molasses- unsulphered*
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup hot water

    Eggnog Pudding Fluff

    • Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix 3.3 oz box
    • 2 cups cold Eggnog
    • 16 oz Whipped Topping Divided (I use cool whip)

    White Chocolate Instant Pudding

    • White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix 3.3 oz box
    • 2 cups cold milk whole or 2%

    Instructions
     

    Gingerbread Cake

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9 x 13 pan..
    • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
      2 ½ cups flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon*, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon cloves, ½ teaspoon salt
      dry ingredients mixed
    • In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
      ½ cup unsalted butter*, ½ cup granulated sugar
      creamed butter and sugar
    • Stir in the molasses and egg.
      1 cup molasses- unsulphered*, 1 large egg
      butter mixture mixed with molasses and eggs
    • Stir in the flour mixture until fully combined.
      batter before adding water
    • While stirring, slowly pour in the hot water and mix until combined.
      1 cup hot water
      batter mixed in bowl
    • Pour batter into prepared sheet pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
      gingerbread cake batter in pan
    • Allow cake to cool completely then cut up into large cubes. If you are in a hurry, stick the cake in the fridge or freezer to cool it fast.
      gingerbread cake after baking

    Eggnog Pudding Fluff

    • In a bowl combine the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for 2 minutes, until combined.
      Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix, 2 cups cold Eggnog
      eggnog pudding mixed
    • Fold in half of the whipped topping, reserving the remaining half of whipped topping for the top of the trifle.
      16 oz Whipped Topping
      folding in whipped topping
    • Refrigerate until ready to use.
      folded in whipped topping

    White Chocolate Pudding

    • In a bowl combine the white chocolate instant pudding mix and cold milk. Whisk for 2 minutes, until combined.
      White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix, 2 cups cold milk
      adding white chocolate pudding mix to milk
    • Refrigerate until ready to use.
      white chocolate pudding

    Assembling the gingerbread trifle:

    • Cover the bottom of the trifle dish with a layer of gingerbread cake cubes.
      adding first layer of gingerbread cake
    • Top with a layer of eggnog pudding fluff, and then a layer of white chocolate pudding.
    • Repeat these two more times, then top with remaining whipped topping and gingerbread pieces.
      adding second layer of eggnog pudding to trifle
    • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *If you use salted butter just omit the ½ teaspoon of salt from the recipe.
    • *Unsulphered Molasses is what you are most likely to find at the store. It is sweeter and has no additives, compared to sulphured molasses.
    • *You can substitute 3 teaspoon pie spice instead of the cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
    • *Check the cake at the 15-20 minute mark- if it seems to browning to much simply cover with foil and continue baking until done.
    • *You can decorate the trifle with fresh or sugared cranberries and fresh rosemary too!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 542mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg
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