Description
Pina Colada Cake Trifle is a vibrant and delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every layer. This easy-to-make treat features fluffy vanilla cake, juicy pineapple, and a luscious no-bake cheesecake filling, all topped with toasted coconut and maraschino cherries for a tropical twist. Perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a barbecue, picnic, or festive celebration, this trifle is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With its beautiful presentation and harmonious flavors, it transforms any occasion into a beach paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 vanilla cake mix
- 20 oz crushed pineapple
- 2 jars maraschino cherries
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (toasted)
- 1/2 tsp rum extract
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Toast 1/4 cup shredded coconut on a baking sheet for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain the pineapple and use the juice in place of water in the cake mix. Bake according to package instructions in a greased 9×13 pan, then cool completely.
- Cube the cooled cake into 1-inch pieces.
- Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened and combine with cream cheese.
- Stir in toasted coconut and Cool Whip until smooth.
- Drain cherries, setting aside ten whole ones for garnish; cut the rest in half.
- Layer half of the cake cubes at the bottom of a large serving bowl, followed by half of the pineapple and halved cherries, then spread half of the cheesecake mixture over it. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining toasted coconut and Cool Whip, garnishing with reserved cherries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg