Toasted-Coconut-Cake Trifle

Health score
5%
Toasted-Coconut-Cake Trifle
45 min.
4
851kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our irresistible Toasted-Coconut-Cake Trifle, a delightful dessert that is not only simple to make but also a true feast for the senses. Picture layers of fluffy angel food cake mingling with a luscious coconut cream mixture, all crowned with a generous sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes. This dessert is not just visually stunning; its combination of light and creamy textures creates a heavenly mouthful with every spoonful.

What sets this trifle apart is the use of pure coconut extract, which infuses every layer with a fragrant tropical essence. The lightness of the angel food cake, combined with the rich cream cheese base, strikes a perfect balance that is pleasing to any palate. And with a personal touch of sweetness from the optional sugar, you can easily tailor it to your liking.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply seeking a delicious way to end a meal, this trifle is sure to impress. Not to mention, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as it chills in the refrigerator. For an extraordinary finishing touch, consider garnishing with candied lime peels, adding a citrusy contrast that elevates the entire dessert experience. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of paradise with this enchanting Toasted-Coconut-Cake Trifle!

Ingredients

  • cups angel food cake store-bought
  • teaspoon coconut extract pure
  • 0.3 cup lite coconut milk light
  • ounces cream cheese at room temperature reduced-fat
  • 0.3 cup sugar divided
  • tablespoons coconut sweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine Neufchâtel, 1/3 cup sugar, milkand coconut extract.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F.
  3. Spreadcoconut evenly on a baking sheet; toast, stirringonce or twice, until golden, 5 to 10 minutes. In eachof four 8-ounce serving glasses, divide and layer halfof coconut cream, half of cake cubes and half oftoasted coconut; repeat with remaining cream, cakeand coconut. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24.If garnishing with candied lime: Bring a half-full smallpot of water to a boil.
  4. Place lime peels in a smallmesh sieve; set over pot to submerge peels; boil2 minutes.
  5. Remove sieve and run peels under coldwater. Repeat boiling and cooling process with freshwater. Refill same pot with 1/3 cup fresh water and1/3 cup sugar; bring to a boil.
  6. Place sieve over pot sopeels are submerged; reduce heat to medium andsimmer 5 minutes. Pat peels dry with a paper towel;in a bowl, toss with remaining 2 teaspoons sugar to coat.Top trifles with candied peels; serve.
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories851kcal
Protein8.91%
Fat13.95%
Carbs77.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.52
Glycemic Load
11.64
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
12.996956672357%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:850.7kcal
42.53%
Fat:13.38g
20.58%
Saturated Fat:9.02g
56.39%
Carbohydrates:166.4g
55.47%
Net Carbohydrates:164.83g
59.94%
Sugar:96.33g
107.03%
Cholesterol:30.62mg
10.21%
Sodium:1454.81mg
63.25%
Alcohol:0.42g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Protein:19.23g
38.46%
Phosphorus:646.23mg
64.62%
Selenium:40.35µg
57.64%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.85%
Calcium:284.17mg
28.42%
Potassium:501.63mg
14.33%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.3%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.26%
Copper:0.21mg
10.69%
Folate:41.86µg
10.47%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.88%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.55%
Magnesium:29.27mg
7.32%
Fiber:1.57g
6.28%
Vitamin A:312.98IU
6.26%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.75%
Iron:0.82mg
4.54%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.59%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.05%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.18%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious