Rainbow Coffee Cake Trifle 🌈✨

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A showstopping dessert that turns store-bought coffee cakes into a vibrant, creamy rainbow masterpiece! Layers of cinnamon-streusel cake and pastel whipped cream create magic in every spoonful.

Why You’ll Love This

✅ 5-minute prep – Uses ready-made coffee cakes!
🌈 Instant wow factor – Stunning for birthdays or pride celebrations.
☕ Coffee cake upgrade – Streusel adds crunch to airy cream.
🍰 Feeds a crowd – Perfect for potlucks and parties.

Ingredients

*(Serves 10-12)*

  • 6 Hostess Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cakes, cubed

  • 3 cups (720ml) heavy whipping cream, cold

  • ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar

  • Natural food coloring (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red)

  • 2 tbsp Ghirardelli cocoa powder (for dusting)

  • Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Coffee Cakes

  • Cut coffee cakes into 1-inch cubes (keep streusel topping intact!).

2. Rainbow Whipped Cream

  • Whip cream + powdered sugar to soft peaks.

  • Divide into 6 bowls and tint each with food coloring:

    • Purple → Blue → Green → Yellow → Orange → Red (ROYGBV order!)

3. Layer the Trifle

  1. Purple cream → cake cubes

  2. Blue cream → cake cubes

  3. Repeat with green, yellow, orange, red (order matters for rainbow effect!).

  4. Top with sifted cocoa powder.

4. Chill & Serve

  • Refrigerate 2+ hours (or overnight) to set.

  • Serve with a clear spoon to showcase layers!

Pro Tips

🔸 Chill bowl/whisk before whipping cream for best volume.
🔸 Gentle folding keeps colors vibrant (don’t overmix!).
🔸 Clear trifle bowl is a must—presentation is everything!

Variations

🍫 Chocolate Lover’s – Add cocoa powder to half the cream.
🍓 Berry Swirl – Alternate with raspberry puree layers.
🎃 Fall Version – Use pumpkin spice coffee cakes + orange cream.

Serving Ideas

  • Pride parties: Add rainbow sprinkles!

  • Brunch centerpiece: Pair with iced coffee.

  • Kids’ dessert: Let them help layer colors.

Storage

  • Fridge: Up to 24 hours (colors may bleed slightly).

  • Make ahead: Prep components separately, assemble day-of.

Final Thought

This trifle is fun, fast, and foolproof—ideal when you need a dazzling dessert without the fuss.

More Eye-Catching Treats:
🍰 Neapolitan Cheesecake
🍭 Tie-Dye Cupcakes
🍪 Unicorn Bark

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