Butterscotch Pumpkin Trifle is a delightful fall and holiday dessert. Layers of crumbled spice cake, butterscotch/pumpkin pudding, and Cool Whip combine to create a gorgeous rich and creamy dessert.

Trifles are so sinful and creamy. They are truly one of my favorite desserts to make and eat.

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Great Make Ahead Recipe

This trifle is a great make-ahead holiday dessert. It should be made at least an hour in advance and can be made up to 48 hours in advance.
Cake Mix Recipe

This recipe makes use of 3 convenience items for a quick and easy recipe. You’ll bake a box of spice cake for the cake part. Two boxes of instant butterscotch pudding are used for the pudding layer, and a tub of Cool Whip is used for the final layer.

Lots of Pumpkin Flavor

A can of pumpkin gets mixed into the butterscotch pudding along with lots of fall spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. Pumpkin and butterscotch are such a great combination.

Trifle Dish

You’ll need a trifle dish that holds approximately 96 to 120 ounces. Mine is about 8 inches in diameter. If you don’t have a trifle dish, you can use a medium glass bowl. The great thing about a trifle is pretty m...