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Chocolate Trifle Recipe

British · Dessert · 55 min total

A decadent layered dessert with rich chocolate custard, moist chocolate cake, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for impressing guests.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg yolks
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add water, oil, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, cut into 1-inch cubes.
4. Make the custard: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and milk. Gradually whisk milk mixture into dry ingredients.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
6. Make the whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until stiff peaks form.
7. Assemble the trifle: In a large glass trifle dish or bowl, layer one-third of the cake cubes. Top with one-third of the chocolate custard, then one-third of the whipped cream. Repeat layers twice more.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.

Tips

• For a quicker version, use store-bought chocolate pudding and brownie cubes.
• Trifle can be made a day ahead; keep refrigerated.
• Add a splash of liqueur like Kahlua or Grand Marnier to the cake cubes for an adult version.

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