Sweet Potato Trifle

Health score
9%
Sweet Potato Trifle
100 min.
12
256kcal

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Indulge in the delightful layers of our Sweet Potato Trifle, a dessert that beautifully marries the comforting flavors of fall with a light and airy texture. This stunning trifle is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, making it the perfect centerpiece for your next gathering or holiday celebration.

Imagine the sweet aroma of toasted angel food cake mingling with the rich, creamy layers of sweet potatoes and sour cream, all enhanced by a hint of vanilla and a dash of salt. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, from the fluffy cake to the velvety sweet potato mixture, topped with a sprinkle of toasted coconut and pecans for that extra crunch.

With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, this recipe serves 12, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or festive occasions. At only 256 calories per serving, you can enjoy this decadent dessert without the guilt. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Sweet Potato Trifle is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be remembered long after the last bite!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz angel food cake cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • oz evaporated milk fat-free canned
  • 30 oz sweet potatoes and into mashed drained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • Dash salt 
  • tablespoons coconut flakes flaked toasted
  • tablespoon pecans toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place cake cubes in single layer.
  2. Bake 15 minutes, turning once, until toasted.
  3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the sour cream with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add milk, beating until smooth.
  4. In medium bowl, beat sweet potatoes, vanilla, salt and remaining 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  5. In trifle bowl or 3-quart glass bowl, layer one-third of the cake cubes and sour cream mixture. Top with half of the sweet potato mixture and 1 tablespoon coconut. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining cake cubes, sour cream mixture, coconut and the pecans. Repeat layers once.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon coconut and the pecans. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein7.07%
Fat14.97%
Carbs77.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.51
Glycemic Load
15.77
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.225217441502%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Delphinidin
0.06mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.63kcal
12.78%
Fat:4.35g
6.69%
Saturated Fat:2.31g
14.41%
Carbohydrates:50.96g
16.99%
Net Carbohydrates:48.47g
17.63%
Sugar:28.63g
31.81%
Cholesterol:9.08mg
3.03%
Sodium:251.46mg
10.93%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:4.62g
9.24%
Vitamin A:10143.27IU
202.87%
Phosphorus:157.16mg
15.72%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.06%
Selenium:7.17µg
10.25%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.02%
Potassium:348.35mg
9.95%
Fiber:2.49g
9.94%
Calcium:94.58mg
9.46%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.27%
Copper:0.16mg
7.86%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.33%
Magnesium:26.69mg
6.67%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.47%
Folate:14.53µg
3.63%
Iron:0.62mg
3.43%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.99%
Vitamin B3:0.5mg
2.51%
Vitamin C:2.04mg
2.47%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.74%
Vitamin K:1.56µg
1.49%