Ingredients for - Red Velvet Trifle
How to cook deliciously - Red Velvet Trifle
1. Stage
Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare red velvet cake mix batter according to package instructions and pour into one or two round baking pans roughly the same circumference as trifle dish. Bake according to package instructions, then let cool completely. Remove cakes from pans and wrap in plastic wrap, then place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
2. Stage
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on high until light and fluffy. Slowly add 3 cups heavy cream and sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Transfer to the fridge until ready to assemble.
3. Stage
In another bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream and powdered sugar on high speed until soft peaks form. Transfer to the fridge until ready to assemble.
4. Stage
Make ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat remaining 1 cup heavy cream until small bubbles appear around the edge. Immediately pour cream over chocolate chips and let sit 5 minutes. Stir until glossy and smooth. Transfer to the fridge until ready to assemble.
5. Stage
Assemble the trifle: Remove cakes from freezer and slice crosswise into 1/4" layers. Place one layer on the bottom of trifle dish and top with a layer of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers of cake and cream cheese until dish is almost full, then add a layer of whipped cream. Let trifle sit 1 hour.
6. Stage
Just before serving, drizzle trifle with ganache, then serve with remaining ganache.
