Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
A delightful layered dessert combining chocolate cake, fresh raspberries, and creamy pudding, creating a visually stunning treat that's easy to assemble.
Equipment
- Trifle bowl or large glass bowl
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula or spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Optional: 9x13 cake pan if baking cake from scratch
Ingredients
Trifle Ingredients
- 1 large Chocolate cake (store-bought, boxed, or homemade) Make sure it's moist and not dry.
- 2 cups Fresh raspberries Use the juiciest, prettiest ones for topping.
- 1 package Chocolate pudding or mousse (instant is fine) Use instant pudding for convenience.
- 2 cups Whipped cream Store-bought is fine; homemade is even better.
- 1/2 cup Chocolate shavings or chips Optional—but adds a nice look.
- 1/2 cup Raspberry jam For layering and added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chocolate cake into chunky cubes.
- Place a layer of cake at the bottom of the trifle dish.
- Spread raspberry jam over the cake layers.
- Add a layer of fresh raspberries on top of the jam.
- Spoon on a layer of chocolate pudding, ensuring it fills in the gaps.
- Top with a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with whipped cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or chips on top.
- If desired, allow to chill for about an hour before serving.
Notes
Letting the trifle sit overnight improves the flavors. You can use any glass bowl to display the layers beautifully.