(Good Things Utah) Moist banana cake, luscious coconut cream, juicy blueberries, and toasted coconut are layered together to make the yummiest trifle. Perfect for spring!
Ingredients:
For the Cake
- 1 yellow box cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water to make)
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Cream:
- 1 quart heavy whipping cream
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz. each) Coconut Cream Jello pudding mix
Remaining Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Directions:
- Prepare cake according to box directions. Add baking soda and mix. Fold in mashed bananas. Pour into a greased 9×13 greased baking dish and bake as directed. Let cool completely and cut into cubes.
- To toast coconut, add to a baking sheet, spread evenly, and bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes. Stir halfway through to ensure even toasting. Careful not to burn! Set aside to cool.
- Using a stand or handheld electric mixer, whip heavy cream with pudding mixes until stiff peaks form. Add more cream or milk if it gets too stiff. Set aside.
Assembly:
- Place 1/3 of the cake in a glass bowl or trifle dish.
- Top with 1/3 of the blueberries.
- Add 1/3 of the cream and spread evenly.
- Repeat layers two more times ending with cream.
- Top with toasted coconut.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.
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