Description
A rich, layered chocolate trifle dessert made with moist chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and whipped cream, topped with chocolate shavings and fruits. Perfect for any occasion and easy to customize with different flavors, including boozy, gluten-free, and festive variations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer:
- 1 chocolate sponge cake (cubed) OR 2 cups brownies (crumbled)
- 2 cups chocolate pudding (dark or milk chocolate)
Creamy Layers:
- 2 cups whipped cream
- ½ cup chocolate ganache (optional)
Toppings & Add-ons:
- ½ cup chocolate shavings
- 1 cup fresh raspberries or strawberries (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts) (optional)
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce or liqueur (optional, for adult versions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Cut the chocolate cake into cubes or crumble the brownies.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a trifle dish or individual serving cups:
- Start with a layer of cake or brownies.
- Add a layer of chocolate pudding.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream.
- (Optional) Add ganache, berries, or caramel drizzle.
- Repeat until the dish is full.
- Top and Garnish: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, nuts, or fruit.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For a No-Bake Version: Use crushed Oreos or chocolate cookies instead of cake.
- For a Boozy Version: Add Baileys, Kahlúa, or Amaretto to the cake layer.
- For a Vegan Version: Use coconut whipped cream and dairy-free chocolate pudding.
- For a Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour cake or gluten-free brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours chilling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chocolate Trifle Dessert Recipes, Easy Chocolate Trifle, No-Bake Trifle, Layered Chocolate Dessert, Festive Chocolate Trifle