Chocolate Easter Trifle
Chocolate Easter Trifle is the ultimate indulgence, showcasing layers of rich chocolate cake, velvety chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. This stunning dessert is perfect for Easter celebrations or any gathering where you want to impress your loved ones. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, it’s sure to delight chocolate lovers of all ages.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare and bake your chocolate cake according to package or recipe instructions; let it cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- In a large serving bowl, layer crumbled chocolate cake, pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until the bowl is full.
- Top with cocoa powder, additional whipped cream, and chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating crushed cookies or flavored pudding into the layers. This dessert can be made ahead of time—just add the whipped cream right before serving for freshness.