Ingredients
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For the Honey Cake Layers:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade recipe)
- ¼ cup honey
- Ingredients listed on the box (e.g., eggs, oil, water)
For the Caramel Custard:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Whipped Cream Layer:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Crushed toffee bits 🍬
- Edible gold glitter or dragees ✨
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
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Preparing the Honey Cake:
- Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions.
- Prepare batter as directed, stirring in ¼ cup honey for extra richness.
- Bake as instructed; let cool completely before cutting into small cubes.
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Making the Caramel Custard:
- In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Gradually add warm milk, whisking continuously.
- Return mixture to the saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool completely.
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Whipping the Cream:
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Set aside for layering.
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Assembling the Trifle:
- In a clear trifle dish, layer honey cake cubes, caramel custard, and whipped cream.
- Repeat layers until dish is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with crushed toffee bits, edible gold glitter, and mint leaves.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 6 hours in advance and refrigerate.
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Easy swap: Use store-bought dulce de leche instead of homemade caramel custard.
- Gluten-free version: Use gluten-free cake mix.
- Vegan option: Replace with plant-based milk, coconut cream, and vegan caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Themed, Harry Potter Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian