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Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate Trifle Recipe will make you want to skip straight to dessert. This is an easy recipe with decadent layers of chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Trifle
Servings: 6
Calories: 643kcal

Ingredients

  • Chocolate cake mix
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk milk or water
  • 1 large 5.1 oz box instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 8 oz tub whipped topping, thawed
  • Toppings optional
  • caramel sauce
  • candy pieces

Instructions

  • Prepare cake mix according to directions on box with eggs, oil and milk
  • Bake in 13x9 pan according to directions on box
  • Cool completely
  • Meanwhile, whisk together pudding and milk until smooth in a large bowl and place in refrigerator to set
  • To assemble trifles, layer cake, pudding and whipped topping
  • Top with garnish if you like
  • Serve immediately or place in refrigerator until ready to serve
  • Should be served same day

Notes

I love making this with a chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding mix; however, it is also great with a vanilla cake mix and vanilla pudding too! 
Note: Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 4mg
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