Easter is almost here and I’m sure many of you are searching Pinterest like crazy for some fun deserts well, here’s a great one for you! I recently saw Pillsbury started making a gluten free version of Funfetti cake mix which is just flat out amazing if you’re able to find it! Otherwise, you can substitute it for a gluten free cake mix if you’d like and add sprinkles. I don’t do a lot of desserts but I think I could make an exception for this one!
Cotton Candy Funfetti Trifle
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 27 minutes
Servings: 8 (4” across trifle) to 16 (2” across trifle)
Funfetti Ingredients (as per box)
- 1 Box (15.25oz) Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/3 Cup Oil
- 3 Whole Eggs
Icing (as per box)
- 1 Box (7.2ox) Betty Crocker Home Style Fluffy White Frosting Mix
- ½ Cup Boiling Water
Decoration
- 1 Pkg. Cotton Candy (Used here: Pastel Colors)
- 1 Cup M&Ms – Bunny Mix (Used here: M&M Bunny Mix in Pastel Colors)
- ½ Cup Sprinkles (Used here: Easter Shapes in Pastel Colors)
Instructions
Note: Please note that some of the instructions below were taken from the Funfetti Cake Mix and Betty Crocker Fluffy Icing box instructions.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray large, thin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, blend cake mixture, water, oil and eggs. I highly recommend using a Cuisinart or KitchenAid mixer for maximum results. Mix until moistened. Beat with mixer for 2 minutes on medium speed.
3. Pour a thin layer (about 1 inch) of cake mix into your large, thin pan (you may need 2 pans for all of the mixture). Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 10-12 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.
4. Set aside and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
5. Boil ½ cup water. Beat frosting mixture in a small bowl (metal or glass) and slowly add water while mixing on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high speed for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Take any size circular glass trifle dish (I recommend anywhere from 2” across to 4” across) and place upside down onto cake pan. Press down firmly and twist – cutting out a perfect size circle for your dish. Do this 2 to 3 times, depending on the height of your dish and your preference. Once you have your desired cake layers, start building!
7. First, add a cake layer to the base of the dish. Next, add a layer of fluffy frosting. Add a thin layer of cotton candy. Finally, add M&Ms. Repeat this process until you have reached your desired height.
Top your dessert with a final layer of fluffy frosting, twisting your spatula in the center to create a swirl. Add Easter sprinkles for the perfect Easter celebration!
