Death by Chocolate Trifle
User Reviews
3.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Assemble Time
10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
224 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Death by Chocolate Trifle
Description
This trifle starts with baked chocolate cake broken into pieces, which provide a moist and dense foundation. Chocolate pudding is prepared and folded with a portion of whipped topping to create a creamy mousse layer. Candy pieces including Reese's, Kit Kat bars, and peanut butter cups add crunchy and peanut buttery contrasts when sprinkled between layers.
The assembly involves layering crumbled cake, mousse, and candy in a glass dish repeatedly. The drizzled chocolate syrup on top enhances the chocolate intensity and adds a glossy finish. The dessert is chilled to allow flavors to meld and textures to set.
This no-bake assembly after initial cake and pudding preparation makes it practical for gatherings. The varied textures and sweet blend satisfy chocolate lovers seeking a decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix *and ingredients needed on box
- 16 oz cool whip topping
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (5.9 oz box) plus milk needed on box
- 1 box Reese pieces
- 1 package Kit Kat Bars
- 1 bag peanut butter cups mini Reese's brand
- chocolate syrup
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, combine cake mix and needed ingredients to make a chocolate cake. *I used Devils Chocolate cake mix.
- Bake cake according to directions. Once baked, allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, make chocolate pudding according to directions.
- Fold in 1/3 container of Cool Whip into pudding, to create a chocolate mousse. Set aside.
- Crush up the Kit Kat bar into small pieces.
- To assemble trifle, follow this order: 1/3 crumbled cake 1/2 chocolate mousse Sprinkle Candy pieces 1/3 Crumbled Cake Remaining cool whip Sprinkle candy pieces 1/3 Crumbled Cake 1/2 chocolate mousse Chocolate Syrup (drizzled) Remaining Candy Pieces sprinkled on top
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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