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Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate Trifle: A Classic Dessert That Never Fails

Abby Martin
This chocolate trifle is an easy layered dessert with cake, pudding, and cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chocolate cake or brownies cut into cubes
  • 2 cups chocolate pudding or custard
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or curls
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of a glass bowl.
  • 2. Spoon pudding over the cake layer.
  • 3. Spread whipped cream evenly.
  • 4. Repeat layers until the bowl is filled.
  • 5. Top with chocolate shavings and berries before serving.

Notes

Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving.
Make ahead by preparing components separately.
Substitute with gluten-free cake or dairy-free pudding as needed.
Keyword Chocolate Trifle, holiday trifle, layered dessert