Russian Cake (Creole Trifle

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 5
Indulge in the rich taste of Russian Cake (Creole Trifle)!
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix ( 6-8 cups diced cake pieces ) or 1 almond cake mix ( 6-8 cups diced cake pieces )
1 cup water ( or as specified in cake mix directions )
1/3 cup vegetable oil ( or as specified in cake mix directions )
2 -3 eggs ( or as specified in cake mix directions )
8 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1 - 1 1/2 cup white rum ( will depend on amount of cake pieces )
1 teaspoon anise flavoring ( look for the real stuff )
red food coloring ( just in case , my jam was n't red enough )
buttercream frosting
colored sprinkles ( the spherical kind )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
600
Sugar
45g
Fat
15g
Russian Cake, also known as Creole Trifle, is a decadent dessert that originates from Louisiana. It consists of layers of cake pieces and a mixture of raspberry jam, white rum, and anise flavoring. The combination of sweet cake, tart jam, and a hint of rum is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. The addition of anise flavoring gives this dessert a unique twist that sets it apart from other trifles. While it may not be the healthiest option, Russian Cake is the perfect indulgent treat for special occasions.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven and follow cake mix instructions to bake the cake.
2.Cut the cake into bite-sized pieces.
3.In a bowl, mix the raspberry jam, anise flavoring, red food coloring, and white rum.
4.In a jar or trifle bowl, layer the cake pieces and jam mixture.
5.Repeat layering until all ingredients are used up.
6.Pipe buttercream frosting on top and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
7.Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

Delicious and indulgent dessert that is perfect for special occasions.
Easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

CONS

Contains alcohol, which may not be suitable for everyone.
High in calories, sugar, and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it can still provide some benefits. The anise flavoring may help improve digestion and the antioxidants in raspberries can protect against inflammation and certain diseases.

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