Our Chocolate Trifle recipe is made quick and easy from scratch, with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and crushed heath bars. It’s every chocolate lover’s dream.
Our Chocolate Trifle recipe is a triple threat.
Our Chocolate Trifle recipe is a triple threat.The best way to layer a chocolate trifle starts with pieces of chocolate cake, topped with chocolate pudding (love when the pudding soaks into the cake bites a little) then crunchy bits of chopped heath toffee bars, and finally a layer of fresh whipped cream. Repeat until the trifle dish is full, and you’ve got yourself a huge crowd pleasing dessert.
I like to make homemade chocolate cake, and chocolate pudding all ahead of time so the trifle comes together really quickly. What a show-stopper, and it so easy to make.
How to make Triple Chocolate Trifle:
Prep Ingredients: Make chocolate cake and pudding. Crush the heath bars into small chunks. Cut Cake into small cubes.
Whip Cream: Place whipping cream in a large mixing bowl then beat with electric beaters for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Assemble: Layer ⅓ of the cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish then dollop ⅓ of the pudding mixture over the cake. Sprinkle ⅓ of the heath bar pieces over the pudding then spread ⅓ of the whipped cream over the heath bars. Repeat with two more layers. Refrigerate trifle for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Storage and Make Ahead Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Assemble the trifle several hours or 1 day ahead of time. You can also make the pudding and chocolate cake 2-3 days ahead of time and store them in fridge until ready to assemble.
To Store: Store the chocolate trifle covered, in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Flavor Variations: explore more Chocolate Trifle recipes:
- Chocolate Trifle with Brownies: Layer homemade brownies, pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers and top with chocolate shavings.
- Oreo Chocolate Trifle: Layer chocolate cake, Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat and finish with chopped Oreos on top.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Trifle: Layer chocolate cake, chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. Top with Reese’s pieces and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. You could also mix a big spoonful of smooth peanut butter into the whipped cream.
- Fruit Trifle : layer angel food cake, berries, vanilla pudding and whipped cream.
- Peppermint Brownie Trifle : Layer brownies, chocolate pudding and crushed candy canes. Repeat and top with more candy cane pieces for a festive touch.
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Recipe
Chocolate Trifle
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake (baked in a 9×13 pan)
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups chocolate pudding homemade or store-bought*
- 4-5 heath candy bars* , crushed into small chunks
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate pudding: here's my homemade chocolate pudding recipe, or use a large box of instant chocolate pudding.
- Cut the baked chocolate cake into small cubes. (Use our homemade chocolate cake, or a cake mix, baked in a 9×13'' pan.)
- Whip Cream: Place whipping cream in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric beaters for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Assemble: Layer ⅓ of the cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle dish. Dollop ⅓ of the pudding mixture over the cake. Sprinkle ⅓ of the heath bar pieces over the pudding. Spread ⅓ of the whipped cream over the heath bars. Repeat with two more layers.
- Refrigerate trifle for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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I originally shared this recipe February 2014. Updated September 2019 and January 2024.
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Would chopped peanuts , pecans, or walnuts go well with this Trifle?
Love this recipe! Super simple, beautiful and delicious. I like to double the amount of pudding to make sure all the cake pieces get generously covered for each layer.
I made this added graham cracker crust on bottom and mixed chocolate chips in with heath bars. Turned out fantastic
When I make this I pour some Kailua over the warm cake! Its so good!
Hi! This recipe looks so yummy. I’m going to make this but was wondering can I use a yellow cake mix instead of chocolate?
Sure!
Easy and so delicious!!!
I love this recipe!!! I use KitKat bars instead though, so tasty!
I made it with brownies so mine was not quite as tall. I also used peppermint as a sprinkle for the top and served it at Christmas. Big hit and yummy! So easy and such a hit! I also think you could flavor your homemade whip cream to compliment the candy topping you use. Thanks for the recipe!!
I made this for Thanksgiving desert!!!! It is SOOOOOOOOO GOOD I love, love, love it!!! My family loved it!!!! I will definitely make it again! I might use Butterfingers the next time!!!!!
Can brownies be used instead of the cake?
Sure, sounds delicious!