Trifle Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 cups flour sifted; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 1/2 cups milk scalded; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 eggs beaten; 1/2 cup milk; 16 ounces raspberry preserves; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 teaspoons Knox Gelatin; 2 tablespoons water; 4 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups flour sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups milk scalded
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup milk
16 ounces raspberry preserves
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Knox Gelatin
2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

1
Cake: Cream butter and sugar together. Slowly add eggs and vanilla and lemon extract. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Do not overbeat or cake will fall.
2
Bake in two 8 inch layer pans for 45 minutes at 325 degrees F. until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Should be lightly brown.
3
Filling: Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt together. Gradually stir into the scalded milk, stirring constantly. Mix beaten eggs with 1/2 cup milk and slowly stir in making sure it thickens but doesn't boil. Add vanilla and almond extract. Cool.
4
Soften gelatin in cold water in a small saucepan for 5 minutes. Heat gently until gelatin melts. Add cream, beating only to combine. Chill until it starts to get syrupy then whip until cream holds its shape. Fold in vanilla and sugar.
5
Assembly: Split layers of cake in half, horizontally. Place 1 half of layer in bottom of trifle bowl. Spread with some of the preserves. Then a layer of the pudding. Then a layer of the whipped cream. Continue layering ending with the whipped cream. You may not have room for all of the cake. If not save the remaining cake for something else. Chill and serve. This should not set too long before serving.

2668

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Trifle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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