Chocolate Trifle

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Cuisine: American
• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Chocolate Trifle, Layered Dessert, Easy Party Dessert, Pudding Trifle
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 10–12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix, baked and cooled
• 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
• 4 cups cold milk
• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies or chopped chocolate bars
• Optional: chocolate shavings, fudge drizzle, or more cookies for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the chocolate cake according to the box instructions. Let it cool completely, then cut or crumble into small pieces.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
3. In a trifle bowl or large glass dish, layer half of the chocolate cake, half of the pudding, half of the whipped topping, and a sprinkle of crushed cookies or candy.
4. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pudding, and whipped topping. Top with extra crushed cookies or chocolate shavings if desired.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the layers set.

Tips & Variations

• Use brownies instead of cake for an extra fudgy version.
• Swap in chocolate mousse or cream cheese layer for added richness.
• Add chopped berries or cherry pie filling for a Black Forest twist.