Toffee Turtle Trifle Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Toffee Turtle Trifle! Layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy chocolate pudding, rich caramel, crunchy toffee bits, and pecans create a symphony of textures and flavors. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe uses store-bought ingredients for a surprisingly elegant and delicious result.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 124 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Toffee Turtle Trifle

  • 1 (16 ounce) package angel food cake mix
  • 6 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  • 6 tablespoons caramel syrup
  • 2 (3.4 ounce) packages fat-free sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 (12 ounce) container fat-free cool whip
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup toffee bits, divided, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish

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How to Make Toffee Turtle Trifle

  1. Prepare one 16-ounce package angel food cake according to package directions and let cool completely.
  2. Prepare one 3.4-ounce package instant chocolate pudding according to package directions and chill thoroughly.
  3. Cut the cooled angel food cake into thirds horizontally.
  4. Tear one third of the cake into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Place the torn cake pieces in the bottom of a trifle dish (approximately 2-quart size).
  6. Drizzle 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup over the cake.
  7. Drizzle 3 tablespoons caramel syrup over the cake.
  8. Spread one-third of the chilled chocolate pudding evenly over the cake layer.
  9. Sprinkle 1/2 cup toffee bits over the pudding.
  10. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the toffee bits.
  11. Spread one-third of a 12-ounce container of whipped topping (Cool Whip or equivalent) over the toffee and nuts.
  12. Repeat steps 4-11 with the remaining cake, pudding, and whipped topping.
  13. Sprinkle the top layer with 2 tablespoons toffee bits.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Toffee Turtle Trifle?

Toffee Turtle Trifle takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Toffee Turtle Trifle?

Toffee Turtle Trifle has approximately 124 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Toffee Turtle Trifle?

The key ingredients for Toffee Turtle Trifle are Angel Food Cake Mix, Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Syrup, Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, Fat Free Cool Whip, Pecans. See the full list with measurements above.

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