Oogie Boogie Hallwoeen Trifle {Fun + Spooky!}
This Oogie Boogie Halloween Trifle is a fun and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween parties or festive gatherings. Layers of chocolate cake, pudding, crushed cookies, and colorful candy come together to create a visually stunning and deliciously indulgent treat. It’s easy to make, customizable, and loved by both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake (homemade or from a mix), cubed
- Instant pudding mix (chocolate or vanilla)
- Whipped topping
- Crushed chocolate cookies
- Assorted Halloween candies (gummy worms, candy eyes, sprinkles)
- Green food coloring (for the Oogie Boogie effect)
- Clear trifle dish or individual serving cups
Instructions
- Bake the cake: Prepare chocolate cake according to package or recipe instructions. Cool completely and cut into cubes.
- Prepare pudding: Mix instant pudding according to package directions. Tint a portion with green food coloring if desired. Chill slightly.
- Crush cookies: Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs for layering. Set aside half for the topping.
- Whip topping: Chill store-bought whipped topping or whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Tint with food coloring if desired.
- Layer the trifle: Place a layer of cake cubes in the bottom of the dish, Spread a layer of pudding evenly over the cake, Sprinkle a layer of crushed cookies, Repeat layers until dish is filled, finishing with pudding.
- Decorate: Spread whipped topping evenly over pudding. Sprinkle remaining cookie crumbs and add candy decorations to create a spooky Oogie Boogie theme.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set layers and meld flavors.
Notes
Use pre-made cake and instant pudding to save time.
Customize candies and pudding colors to fit your Halloween theme.
For individual servings, layer ingredients in cups or jars.
Ensure cake is fully cooled to prevent pudding from melting.