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Death by Chocolate

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An indulgent layer dessert for chocolate lovers, featuring chocolate cake, pudding, mousse, and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
  • Eggs, oil, and water (as directed)
  • 2 large boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional for stability)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips or chunks
  • Crushed Oreo cookies or brownie chunks
  • Optional: chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup, raspberries

Instructions

  1. Bake the chocolate cake according to the package or recipe directions and let it cool completely. Cut into cubes or crumble.
  2. Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding and cold milk; let set in the fridge for 5–10 minutes.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and allow to cool slightly. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold in the melted chocolate.
  4. Beat cold whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add dissolved gelatin for stability if desired.
  5. In a trifle bowl, layer cake, pudding, mousse, and whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate chips or crushed cookies and repeat until reaching the top. Finish with whipped cream and garnishes.

Notes

Chill the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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