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Delicious Chocolate Toffee Trifle dessert with layers of chocolate and toffee.

Chocolate Toffee Trifle

This layered dessert features tender chocolate cake, silky chocolate pudding, crunchy toffee, and whipped cream – an elegant yet easy crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for on the package (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the chocolate pudding layer
  • 2 cups chocolate pudding instant mix or homemade — cooled to room temperature
For the whipped topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream for homemade whipped topping
  • 1 cup whipped topping store-bought or freshly whipped
For the crunch
  • 1 cup toffee bits or chopped Heath bars
For garnish
  • Chocolate shavings or unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and bake the chocolate cake according to the package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into bite-sized pieces with your hands or a fork. Aim for chunks, not crumbs.
  3. Prepare the chocolate pudding in a large bowl following package instructions, or make homemade pudding and let it cool to room temperature.
Assembly
  1. Spread half of the crumbled cake evenly across the bottom of a trifle dish, pressing lightly to form a base layer.
  2. Spoon half of the chocolate pudding over the cake and smooth it gently with a spatula.
  3. Sprinkle half of the toffee bits evenly over the pudding.
  4. Fold the store-bought whipped topping (or your whipped cream) into the remaining pudding until just combined to lighten the layer. Spread half of this pudding-whipped mixture over the toffee.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pudding, and toffee bits. Finish with the remaining whipped topping spread on top.
  6. Garnish with chocolate shavings or dust lightly with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least one hour to let the layers set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32g

Notes

Best served chilled in individual glasses or scooped from a large dish. Pairs nicely with fresh berries or extra whipped cream. You can prepare it up to 24 hours in advance for best texture.

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