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Death by Chocolate Trifle: 1 Amazing Indulgent Layer

Death by Chocolate Trifle

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A decadent ‘Death by Chocolate’ Trifle, layering rich chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and whipped cream for an intensely chocolatey dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (18.25 oz) devil’s food cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate cake according to package directions. Let it cool completely.
  2. Once cooled, crumble the cake into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until well combined and thickened.
  4. In a large trifle bowl, layer half of the crumbled chocolate cake pieces.
  5. Spoon half of the chocolate pudding over the cake layer.
  6. Spread half of the thawed whipped topping over the pudding.
  7. Drizzle half of the chocolate syrup over the whipped topping.
  8. Repeat the layers: cake, pudding, whipped topping, and chocolate syrup.
  9. Sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings.
  10. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra chocolate kick, use chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding.
  • You can substitute brownies for the cake for an even richer texture.
  • Add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate-covered candies for more crunch.

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