In short, trifle is layers of cake, fruit/jam, and a cream or custard. You usually repeat these layers twice if not more, and the specific recipes used can very quite a bit depending on your preference for a lighter or heavier dessert, and which flavors best compliment your fruit or jam of choice. u003cemu003eCheck out the video above to see just how the layers of a trifle are stacked up!u003c/emu003e