Ingredients
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For the Cake Layers:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade sponge cake)
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
For the Fillings:
Gryffindor Layer (Red):
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream, tinted red with food coloring
Hufflepuff Layer (Yellow):
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared according to package instructions)
- ½ cup crushed honeycomb candy
Ravenclaw Layer (Blue):
- 1 cup blueberry compote (made from 1 cup fresh blueberries, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 1 cup whipped cream, tinted blue with food coloring
Slytherin Layer (Green):
- 1 cup pistachio pudding (prepared according to package instructions)
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers, dyed green with food coloring
For Decoration:
- Edible glitter (gold, silver, bronze, and red)
- Fresh berries
- House-themed flags or labels
Instructions
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Bake the Cakes:
- Prepare yellow and chocolate cakes according to package instructions.
- Let the cakes cool completely before cutting them into small cubes.
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Prepare the Fillings:
- Gryffindor: Toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and let them sit for 5 minutes. Whip cream and tint it red.
- Hufflepuff: Prepare vanilla pudding and crush honeycomb candy for added crunch.
- Ravenclaw: Simmer blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over low heat until thickened into a compote. Whip cream and tint it blue.
- Slytherin: Prepare pistachio pudding and dye crushed graham crackers green.
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Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish (or individual glasses), layer the ingredients as follows:
- Gryffindor: Yellow cake cubes, strawberry mixture, red whipped cream.
- Hufflepuff: Chocolate cake cubes, vanilla pudding, crushed honeycomb candy.
- Ravenclaw: Yellow cake cubes, blueberry compote, blue whipped cream.
- Slytherin: Chocolate cake cubes, pistachio pudding, green graham crackers.
- In a large trifle dish (or individual glasses), layer the ingredients as follows:
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Decorate the Trifle:
- Sprinkle with edible glitter to add a magical shimmer.
- Garnish with fresh berries.
- Place house-themed flags or labels for extra Hogwarts charm.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve and enjoy your magical Hogwarts House Pride Trifle!
Notes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh.
- Make-Ahead: Cakes can be baked 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Food Coloring: If avoiding artificial dyes, use natural fruit juices for tinting whipped cream.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with Butterbeer or spiced apple cider for an immersive Harry Potter experience.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Themed / Harry Potter-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian