Decadent Chocolate Trifle Recipe That Will Wow Your Guests
This chocolate trifle, with layers of moist cake and creamy pudding, is a dessert that will leave your guests impressed.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- trifle dish or glass bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Whipped Topping
- 1 container frozen whipped topping Thawed
For the Cake or Brownies
- 1 box chocolate cake mix or fudge brownie mix
- 3 large eggs Fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For the Pudding Layer
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix Instant
- 4 cups cold whole milk
For the Crunch
- 3 cups chocolate crème sandwich cookies Crushed
- 3 cups English toffee candy bars Chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Thaw the frozen whipped topping in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the chocolate cake or brownie mix according to package instructions and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes.
- Let the baked cake or brownies cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk and whisk until smooth.
- Chop the chocolate crème sandwich cookies or English toffee candy bars.
Assembly
- Cut the cooled cake or brownies into 1-inch pieces and layer half in a trifle dish.
- Top with half of the pudding, half of the chopped cookies/candy bars, and half of the whipped topping. Repeat the layers.
- Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spread remaining whipped topping and garnish with reserved cookie or cake crumbs.
Notes
For added indulgence, drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.