Wow. I can’t believe that I haven’t posted anything for about a month. Things have been pretty crazy with all my classes and college but nevertheless, here is something quite amazing to make up for the long hiatus! Trifles are so versatile which is one of the characteristics that makes them so amazing. More of a fan of red velvet cake? Well just throw in a couple chunks of that and a pudding layer and you will be good to go. If you want a healthier version, try pineapple cake and top it with various fruits. Not only does it look great, but it is the perfect easy dessert to make for a large group. Food really does bring people together so take advantage of this recipe to invite over a couple of friends :)

Ingredients:

• Ready Made Pumpkin Cake (recipe found here)/ Spice box cake mix
• 1 box vanilla pudding
• 1 cup fat free milk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix
• 2 (12 oz) containers of Cool Whip topping
• Optional: crushed gingersnaps for topping

Directions:

1. Bake the cake using either of the above options
2. Meanwhile, whisk together the milk and pudding mix until thickened
3. Fold in 1 container of Cool Whip, 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, and all the brown sugar and pumpkin spice (leave the other container of Cool Whip for the layer of whipped cream)
4. In a large trifle bowl, layer the cake, pudding pumpkin mixture, and whipped cream till you fill up the bowl
5. Top with the crushed gingersnaps and a couple dashes of pumpkin spice too