A trifle is a keeper for sure when you want a dessert recipe to impress your guests or celebrate a birthday, it’s easy to make…but looks fancy!
What Exactly Is a Trifle?
A trifle is a layered dessert, often referred to as a ‘fool’, or even a parfait. Essentially, pieces of cake, fruit, creamy fillings, and whipped cream are layered in a clear glass bowl, chilled and then served. But, the amazing twist to this trifle recipe is that the layers are brownie-like cake, caramel, and pudding! It’s pure chocolate and caramel decadence! Keep this recipe close by for those special celebrations when you want to elevate an ordinary chocolate cake!
Can It Be Made in Advance?
This particular version of a trifle can (and definitely should) be made in advance. It actually tastes better after it’s been chilled a little bit and the sauce has a chance to soak into the cake a bit. Make sure it is covered or sealed tightly before putting it in the refrigerator so it doesn’t absorb the odors or flavors of the other items. Let it sit at room temperature a few minutes before serving and top with freshly whipped cream and maybe even some chocolate shavings or colorful sprinkles!
Can a Trifle Be Frozen?
Even though it’s a layered dessert, a trifle can be frozen if it is initially prepared in a casserole dish. Just tightly cover, label and place in the freezer. Once thawed, refresh this trifle with a little extra fudge sauce or caramel sauce and some whipped cream and you are good to go!
Other Great Things to Add to a Trifle
We love chocolate recipes and this trifle is one of our favorites. Trifles can have almost anything can be added to it as long as it fits with the basic recipe. For this Caramel Chocolate Trifle recipe, why not add a colorful layer of sliced strawberries or bananas? Even a layer of roasted chopped nuts like walnuts or peanut would be a super tasty complement to this recipe!
More Chocolate-y Desserts
Texas Sheet Cake – moist, decadent cake Chocolate Caramel Cake – delicious & fully loaded with caramel! Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake – just 10 mins prep! Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzels – perfectly sweet & salty Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies – only 4 ingredients!
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