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Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle

Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle

Name: Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 70 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix; 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding; 1 cup pumpkin puree; ½ cup water; ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 2 cups cold milk; 2 (3.4 ounce) packages cheesecake flavor instant pudding and pie filling; 2 cups whipped topping; 1 cup chopped toasted pecans; 1 cup English toffee bits

Rating: 4.69 stars

114 Ratings
95 Reviews
27 Photos

I won 3rd place in a cook-off with this very easy holiday recipe.

By Stacey Lynch

Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

45 mins

additional:

2 hrs

total:

3 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

20 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

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Step 2

Combine the cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs, and pie spice in a large mixing bowl; pour into the prepared dish.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
Step 4

Whisk together the milk and cheesecake pudding mix. Allow to set, about 2 minutes. Fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
Step 5

Layer 1/3 of the cake cubes into the bottom of a large bowl; top with 1/3 of the cream mixture and sprinkle with 1/3 of the pecans and toffee bit. Repeat layering until all ingredients are uses. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

378.1 calories; 4.5 g protein; 42.7 g carbohydrates; 39.7 mg cholesterol; 423.1 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (95)

Most helpful positive review

smith1048

11/04/2008

This is FABULOUS!! I have made it for two parties so far and everyone loved it! I did not use toffee but used walnuts and pecans and caramel instead--very good. I also did not mix the whipped cream and pudding together so I could have three layers instead of two. It is a great trifle recipe for the holidays! Read More

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(73)

Most helpful critical review

Lake lady

12/30/2010

This recipe has an error in it. You are supposed to put the pumpkin in the pudding. That is why several have not had enough filling. The pumpkin does not go in the cake mix. If done correctly this is a five star. Read More

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114 Ratings

5 star values: 87
4 star values: 21
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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Lake lady

12/30/2010

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smith1048

11/04/2008

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Lisa M. Burdick Myers

11/23/2007

I did not make this exact recipe but the one with butterscotch pudding and gingerbread cake from quickcooking.com. Oh my god! It was the best new recipe I made at Thanksgiving! There was another Pumpkin trifle like this one that I will try too. I'm sure this one is just as delicious! I wanted to lick the bowl clean and didn't want to give up leftovers. Read More

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ThursdayRecipes

11/26/2008

FANTASTIC! made a few changes based on some reviews though...i also put caramel on top of the cake. also mixed a tiny bit of pumpkin in with the cheesecake pudding to give it a little color since i added a 3rd layer of plain cool whip. fantastic!!! one more change i made was i made the cake in 2 round pans so i could just lay the layers in instead of cubing the cake it turned out great! Read More

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KulinaryKeri

01/01/2008

My Husband and I made this for Christmas Eve desert; easy to make and very good. If we were to make this again we would go easy on the nuts and add some type of caramel/butterscotch sauce after the cake layer. Made the day before! Read More

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Chef Mommy for 7!!!

10/29/2008

The PERFECT fall dessert! This is SO delicious! I just made it for a gathering of friends then my husband took it to his fall work party RAVE reviews both times!! It's the perfect combination of pumpkin and creaminess! I added a pkg. of cream cheese to the cheesecake pudding and cool whip otherwise followed exactly. Will DEFINITELY make this again and again!! Read More

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JacksMom

09/28/2009

Mmm so good! One of the best things I've ever made. I combined this recipe with another one I found on the Taste of Home website. I used this cake recipe exactly. Then I made and mixed together a package of butterscotch pudding and cheesecake pudding (vanilla pudding would be tasty too). I added a layer of cool whip and then crushed up gingersnaps. Repeat the layers and you've just made heaven in a trifle dish! Read More

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KimS

09/21/2008

Yummy!!! Great fall dessert! The only addition I made was to drizzle caramel (Smuckers ice cream topping) over the pecan/toffee bit layer! Thank you for a hit dessert! Read More

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KellyP

01/25/2011

This turned out way better than it sounded. I made some pumpkin muffins I didn't care for that much. I was heading to a football party so I thought I would try to salvage the muffins and turn them into something else. I found this recipe. There was none left by the end of the game. I did follow the advice of others. I had 3 layers including a cream cheese and cool whip mix a vanilla pudding/pumpkin puree mix and pumpkin muffins torn in bite-sized pieces. I bought sugar coated pecans and crushed for the topping. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Calories: 378.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 33 %

saturated fat: 37 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 40 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 1 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Lake lady

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11/23/2007

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11/26/2008

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01/01/2008

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Chef Mommy for 7!!!

10/29/2008

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JacksMom

09/28/2009

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KimS

09/21/2008

Yummy!!! Great fall dessert! The only addition I made was to drizzle caramel (Smuckers ice cream topping) over the pecan/toffee bit layer! Thank you for a hit dessert!

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KellyP