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Chocolate Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This decadent Chocolate Trifle is a layered dessert featuring moist chocolate cake cubes, rich chocolate pudding, creamy whipped topping, and crunchy Heath candy bar pieces. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat, it combines various textures and flavors in a beautiful presentation that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Cake

  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (baked according to package directions for a 9 x 13-inch pan)

Chocolate Pudding

  • 7.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding (two 3.9 ounces boxes)
  • 4 cups milk

Other Ingredients

  • 12 ounces frozen Cool Whip whipped topping
  • 5 to 6 Heath candy bars (crushed into small chunks and divided)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Cut the baked chocolate cake into small cubes about 1 to 1½ inches in size for easy layering.
  2. Make the Pudding: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry instant chocolate pudding mix with 4 cups of milk. Whisk by hand or use a mixer for two minutes until the pudding thickens.
  3. Layer the Cake: In a trifle bowl, place half of the chocolate cake pieces, pressing gently to fill any gaps evenly.
  4. Layer the Pudding: Spread half of the prepared pudding evenly over the cake layer.
  5. Add Whipped Topping: Spread half of the frozen Cool Whip whipped topping on top of the pudding layer.
  6. Sprinkle Candy: Evenly sprinkle half of the crushed Heath candy bars over the whipped topping.
  7. Repeat Layers: Add the remaining cake cubes, followed by the remaining pudding, then the remaining whipped topping. Top with the rest of the crushed candy bars.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for 1 to 2 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, bake the cake fresh or use a high-quality boxed mix and ensure it cools completely before cubing.
  • If you prefer, substitute Cool Whip with homemade whipped cream.
  • Heath candy bar pieces add a delightful crunch; you can substitute with toffee bits or other crunchy candy bars if desired.
  • Chilling the dessert helps the pudding thicken and the flavors combine harmoniously.
  • Make the trifle a day ahead for even better flavor integration.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (for cake baking)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate trifle, layered dessert, chocolate pudding trifle, Heath bar dessert, no-bake dessert, party dessert, chocolate cake dessert

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