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Red Velvet Trifles
Rocco Fuhrman

Red Velvet Trifles

Embark on a delightful journey with these vibrant Red Velvet Trifles, a dessert that masterfully balances rich cocoa notes with a subtle tang and an incredibly smooth, creamy texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener blend
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons natural red food coloring
  • 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh mixed berries
  • Optional: A sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, Greek yogurt, erythritol, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the red food coloring and mix until the desired ruby hue is achieved.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Once baked, let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the light cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
  9. Cut the cooled red velvet cake into small cubes.
  10. In individual trifle dishes, layer the cake cubes, a layer of cream cheese filling, and a layer of fresh mixed berries. Repeat layers until the dishes are full.
  11. Cover the trifles and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh or thawed frozen berries. Ensure the cake is completely cool before layering to maintain structure.