Description
Indulge in layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and luscious whipped cream in this delectable Chocolate Trifle recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- Ingredients required for cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the chocolate pudding:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the whipped cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the trifle layers:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional for garnish)
- 1/2 cup crushed chocolate cookies (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven according to the package instructions. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions, then bake as directed. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Make the chocolate pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix. Once combined, stir in the heavy cream. Refrigerate the pudding for at least 10-15 minutes to thicken.
- Make the whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the trifle: Cut the cooled cake into cubes. In a large trifle dish or individual serving cups, layer the ingredients starting with a layer of cake cubes. Follow with a layer of chocolate pudding, then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chocolate chips and crushed chocolate cookies on top for extra decoration and texture.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For added richness, you can substitute half of the whipped cream with additional chocolate pudding or use chocolate ganache between layers.
- This dessert is very customizable — you can also add layers of fruit like raspberries or strawberries to cut through the richness of the chocolate.
- If you prefer, you can use a store-bought cake instead of making it from scratch for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the trifle
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
