Bloody Red Velvet Trifle Recipe for Halloween

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Bloody Red Velvet Trifle is a striking and delicious dessert perfect for Halloween celebrations. Layered with rich red velvet cake, creamy frosting, and a spooky berry sauce, it’s sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is a fun way to incorporate Halloween-themed dessert ideas into your festivities. With simple ingredients and easy assembly, you can create a show-stopping Halloween recipe that will delight everyone.

Spooky Red Velvet Trifle

This trifle features moist red velvet cake layered with cream cheese frosting and a vibrant berry sauce that adds a bloody effect. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
1/4 cup sugar (for berry sauce)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Bake the Cake: Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package instructions. Once baked, let it cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
Make the Berry Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and whip until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer the red velvet cake cubes, cream cheese frosting, and berry sauce. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of frosting on top.
Garnish: Top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve: Scoop the trifle into bowls and enjoy this festive Halloween treat!