Halloween Trifle (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 box chocolate cake mix.
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1 cup water.
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½ cup vegetable oil.
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3 large eggs, room temperature.
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1 small box instant vanilla pudding.
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2 cups milk.
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Orange food coloring (optional).
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8 oz container Cool Whip.
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Sprinkles.
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Chocolate balls wrapped like eyes.
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Gummy body parts (brains, teeth, fingers, etc.).
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Any decorations you like.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle. Spray a small rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until smooth. Spread the batter evenly into the baking sheet.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
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For the pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth. Add orange food coloring if desired, and mix well. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until set.
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Assemble: Remove the pudding and Cool Whip from the fridge. Fit two pastry bags with large round tips, filling one with pudding and the other with Cool Whip.
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Use the rim of the trifle dish to cut out a circle from the cooled cake. Place the cake circle in the bottom of the trifle dish.
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Pipe a layer of pudding on top of the cake, followed by a layer of Cool Whip. Repeat if needed for multiple layers.
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Decorate the top with sprinkles, chocolate eyeballs, and gummy body parts as desired.
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Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before serving.
# Notes:
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This Halloween Trifle is a spooky and fun dessert, perfect for Halloween parties. It combines layers of chocolate cake, orange-tinted vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, with creative decorations for a festive touch.