If you're a chocolate lover, this Death By Chocolate Trifle is the dessert of your dreams. Layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and crushed candy bars come together in one irresistible no-bake dessert.
Perfect for holidays, birthdays, potlucks, cookouts, and family gatherings.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Loaded with chocolate flavor
Easy make-ahead dessert
Perfect for parties
Beautiful layered presentation
Great for feeding a crowd
Chocolate lover's dream
Ingredients
For The Trifle
1 prepared chocolate cake, cooled and cubed
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
1 cup mini chocolate chips
6 chocolate candy bars, chopped (Heath, Snickers, or Hershey bars)
Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Pudding
In a large bowl whisk together:
Chocolate pudding mix
Cold milk
Whisk for 2 minutes until thickened.
Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare The Layers
Cut the chocolate cake into bite-sized cubes.
Chop the candy bars.
Step 3: Build The Trifle
In a large trifle bowl layer:
Chocolate cake cubes
Chocolate pudding
Whipped topping
Mini chocolate chips
Chopped candy bars
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Step 4: Finish The Top
Top with:
Remaining whipped topping
Chocolate chips
Chopped candy bars
Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Step 5: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips For The Best Chocolate Trifle
Make it the night before serving.
Use your favorite chocolate candy bars.
Chill thoroughly for the best texture.
Add crushed Oreos for extra crunch.
What To Serve With Death By Chocolate Trifle
Chocolate Mousse
Oreo Dirt Cake
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate Fudge
S'mores Dip
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
More Chocolate Desserts You'll Love
Chocolate Mousse
Oreo Dirt Cake
Oreo Balls
Chocolate Fudge
Brownie Batter Dip
S'mores Dip
Final Thoughts
This Death By Chocolate Trifle is rich, creamy, decadent, and packed with layer after layer of chocolate goodness. It's the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers and always a showstopper at parties and holidays.