Carrot Cake Trifle

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350*.

2. 2

   Combine all the cake ingredients except the walnuts in order in a stand mixer.

3. 3

   Add in 1/2 Cup of Black Walnuts to the batter.

4. 4

   Spray 2 8 inch cake pans with non-stick spray.

5. 5

   Pour 1/2 of the batter in each round cake pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 35 minutes on 350* or until fully cooked.

7. 7

   Let the cakes cool for about 5-10 minutes then rip them up into small pieces and set aside in a bowl.

8. 8

   In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese.

9. 9

   Whisk in the vanilla and powdered sugar, fold in the walnuts.

10. 10

    Mix this well until the icing is formed.

11. 11

    In a trifle bowl, add half the cake to the bottom, then fruit filling, and a layer of icing and black walnuts.

12. 12

    Repeat this and add additional black walnuts to the top.

13. 13

    Serve immediately or chill and serve.