chocolate trifle
Indulge in this rich and decadent chocolate trifle, layered with creamy chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate cake. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any occasion and can be prepared in advance.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 6 individual serving glasses
- 1 spatula
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz
- 1 cup water for cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil for cake mix
- 3 large eggs for cake mix
- 1 box chocolate instant pudding mix 3.9 oz
- 2 cups milk for pudding
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for whipped cream
- 1 cup chocolate shavings or chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions using the water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Bake as directed and let it cool completely.
- Once the cake is cool, cut it into small cubes or pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate instant pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Whisk well until the mixture thickens. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
- Begin layering the trifle in your serving glasses or trifle dish: start with a layer of chocolate cake, followed by a layer of chocolate pudding, then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with whipped cream on top.
- Finish the trifle by sprinkling chocolate shavings or chocolate chips over the whipped cream layer.
- Cover the assembled trifles with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Feel free to customize the layers by adding fruits like raspberries or bananas for a different flavor profile. You can also use store-bought chocolate cake or brownies to save time. For a gluten-free option, look for gluten-free chocolate cake mix. Adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream based on your preference.