Name: Butterfinger Dessert Trifle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 13, 2026

This decadent Butterfinger Dessert trifle is perfect for any occasion. It has the perfect balance sweet, creamy, and crunchy! If you love then butterfinger candies, then you’ll love this luxurious Butterfinger Dessert layered with pound cake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, nutter butters, and crushed butterfingers. This butterfinger cake recipe is no-bake and low effort.

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Butterfinger Dessert Trifle

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 7 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Layer half of them in the bottom of your trifle bowl.

Cover the pound cake cubes with half of the chocolate pudding.

Cut the Nutty Buddy bars into 1-inch pieces and arrange them around the inside rim of the trifle bowl.

Top with half of the whipped topping.

Crush the Butterfingers inside a gallon plastic bag. Add half of the crushed Butterfinger on top of the whipped topping.

Repeat this with the remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butterfinger Crunch Mastery 🍫
Freeze the Butterfinger and Nutty Buddy bars for 15 minutes before crushing to get perfect, uniform crumbs without turning them into dust.
Layering Perfection Technique 🍰
Use a clear glass trifle dish to create stunning visual layers, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed and visible from the sides.
Whipped Topping Pro Trick 🥄
Gently fold whipped topping in a figure-eight motion to maintain its light, airy texture and prevent deflating the cream.
Pudding Consistency Hack 🥣
Chill the instant chocolate pudding for 10 minutes before assembling to achieve a firmer, more stable layer that won't bleed into other ingredients.
Make-Ahead Magic 🕰️
Assemble the trifle 4-6 hours before serving and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and develop a more cohesive taste profile.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.