Pumpkin Spice Trifle

With its pretty layers, pumpkin flavor, and make-ahead-friendly recipe, Pumpkin Spice Trifle is a festive dessert for all of your holiday gatherings.

When I shared a sneak peek of this recipe in my family's group chat the Friends references immediately started rolling in. Who can forget Rachel adding beef and peas between the layers of whipped cream in the iconic Thanksgiving episode? I promise you that this recipe does not include beef or peas. But it does include all of the classic fall dessert ingredients – creamy pure pumpkin, warm spices, tender cake, and fluffy whipped cream. This is a make-ahead dessert that is perfect for fall celebrations, and has the added benefit of being beautiful to look at.

• 1 box Spice Cake Mix or Pumpkin Bread, baked according to directions
• 1 16-ounce container Frozen Whipped Topping (this should be about 6 cups)
• 1 8-ounce package Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 14-ounce can Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups Heath Toffee Bits