Death by Chocolate Trifle – A Layered Chocolate Mousse Dessert

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This Death by Chocolate trifle is a rich, layered chocolate dessert made with devil’s food cake, chocolate mousse, toffee pieces, and Cool Whip. Decadent yet light and airy, it’s an easy chocolate trifle recipe that’s perfect for parties and gatherings.

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Death by Chocolate Trifle – A Layered Chocolate Mousse Dessert

Course

Dessert

Prep Time

30 min.

Cook/bake time

40 min.

Servings

10-12

Here's What You'll Need

A large trifle bowl

INGREDIENTS

A devil’s food cake baked in a 13 x 9 baking pan (prepared and baked according to box instructions)
2 (3.1 oz.) boxes of chocolate mousse (prepared according to package)
6 individual size (1.4 oz.) toffee bars (Heath, SKOR or any Toffee Bar brand)
16 oz. cool whip

Directions

1. Prepare the devil’s food cake according to the package instructions and bake in a 13 x 9-inch pan. I typically use only half of the cake for this recipe and freeze the remaining half for later.
2. Let the cake cool completely then cut into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
3. Make 2 boxes of chocolate mousse according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
4. Break the toffee bars into small pieces. The easiest way to do this is to leave them in the wrapper and tap them on the counter to break them up.
5. Last, assemble the layers in a trifle bowl as follows: Layer 1 = a single layer of devil’s food cake cubes on the bottom. Layer 2 = half of the chocolate mousse. Layer 3 = two bars of toffee pieces. Layer 4 = 1/3 of the cool whip. Repeat layers 1-4 then top with the remaining cool whip and last two bars of toffee pieces.
6. Serve and enjoy or refrigerate for later.

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