The Ultimate Chocolate Trifle

The Ultimate Chocolate Trifle
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The Ultimate Chocolate Trifle

Recipe by AmnaCourse: DessertDifficulty: Intermediate
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

1

hour 
Cooking Time

10

minutes

This decadent chocolate trifle will wow your guests at any special occasion. It is made with chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and chocolate mousse- topped with Oreos and chocolate curls. This is a chocolate lovers dream!

Ingredients

  • Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix

  • Ingredients listed on the back of box

  • Chocolate Pudding:

  • 1 1/3 cup sugar

  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/3 cup cornstarch/corn flour

  • 4 1/2 cups milk

  • Salt a pinch

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsps. unsalted butter

  • 100g dark chocolate (chopped)

  • Chocolate Mousse:

  • 300g dark chocolate (chopped, you can choose chocolate according to your preference)

  • 100ml dairy cream

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • Toppings: (Optional)

  • Chocolate Curls

  • Crushed Oreos

Directions

  • Chocolate Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13 cake pan with parchment paper and set it aside. Prepare cake batter according to the instructions given at the back of the box.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with very few crumbs on it. Allow cake to cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
  • Chocolate Pudding:
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and milk. Bring it to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for a few minutes or until slightly thickened. (Run it through a sieve to make sure there are no lumps.)
  • Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla, salt, butter and chopped chocolate. Whisk it for a few minutes and bring it to room temperature. Cover with a cling film and set aside.
  • Chocolate Mousse:
  • In a large bowl, heat chopped chocolate and 1 cup cream until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. (You can do this in the microwave in 20 seconds increments, or double boiler). Whisk ganache for few minutes. Cover it with cling film and let it refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. DO NOT FREEZE!
  • In a bowl beat 1 1/2 cups chilled cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to the refrigerator until the ganache is firm.
  • Once the ganache is firm beat it for a few minutes. Then transfer whipped cream into this and fold using a spatula. ( Do it with a very light hand)
  • Keep it in fridge until ready to use.
  • Layering:
  • In a trifle bowl, place half of the cake squares in the bottom.
  • Pour half of chocolate pudding over cake squares.
  • Pipe a layer of chocolate mousse using a piping bag. Spread using a spatula.
  • Repeat the layers one more time. Top with some crushed Oreos and chocolate curls. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  • You can also use store bought chocolate pound cake for this recipe.
  • Chocolate cake & mousse can be prepared ahead of time.
  • For this recipe, I kept consistency of pudding slightly less thick so it blends with that cake layer and mousse. You can cook it for a little long if you prefer thicker consistency.