Make the boxed cake mix according to package instructions. Divide into two large bowls and add food coloring to color each batter. Use just one color in each bowl; for example: color one pink and one purple. Stir and continue adding food coloring until you get your desired color and stir until there is no more white cake batter showing. Bake according to package instructions. Allow the cakes to cool before slicing each cake in half lengthwise, and using a cookie cutter to cut out mini cake roundsWhile the cakes are baking, make the pudding, whipped cream, and "grass" from shredded coconut.
Make the pudding & whipped crean
Make the pudding according to package directions.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cold heavy whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks.
Color the coconut
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the shredded coconut and combine until it resembles spring grass.
Assemble the trifles
Set out 6 parfait or mini trifle bowls. Place one of the cut out cake rounds at the bottom of each. Add a layer of the shredded coconut to each. Then add a layer of vanilla pudding. Top with a cake layer from the second color of cake. Top with whipped cream. Then add Easter candy decorations on top.
Notes
Makes 6 individual triflesYou can use store-bought pudding or our homemade vanilla pudding recipeStorage: Cover undecorated with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.