the.com/trifle
A dessert that calls itself meaningless then layers cake, custard, and booze to spite you.
name originFrom Old French trufle, meaning something trivial
savory disasterA famous sitcom added beef to one
layer ruleAlways served in glass to flaunt strata
boozy baseSponge soaked in sherry is traditional
close cousinItalian zuppa inglese means English soup