mangia mondays 57: spring trifle

hello friends!

welcome to another edition of

a blog hop i co-host each week with

lisa from shine your light.

this week, i'm sharing the easiest-peasiest spring dessert ever:

spring trifle

1 box vanilla cake mix

zest of 1 orange

juice of 1 orange + enough water to make 1 C of liquid

1/2 C vegetable oil

3 eggs

1 box instant banana pudding

2 C milk

lots of strawberries (or whatever berries/fruits you choose)

whipped cream or whipped topping, whichever you feel like using

1. combine cake mix, zest, juice + water, vegetable oil & eggs. bake as directed on box. let cool completely. crumble in a bowl; set aside.

2. beat together pudding mix & milk for 2 minutes, or until thick. set aside.

3. slice strawberries (or other fruit) & set aside.

4. start layering your ingredients in serving containers (like mason jars! :) cute!!) or a trifle bowl. start with a cake layer, then pudding, fruit, & top with whipped cream. repeat. garish with extra fruit (& maybe some mint leaves or basil!!)

i love baking, don't get me wrong,

but sometimes i just need a quick, easy, light & pretty

dessert that's fool-proof.

know what i mean?

i especially love doing individual servings in mason jars - 

how perfect would these be for a picnic or

outdoor party?

LOVE IT. :D

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until next time,

dowlings out!