Description
An indulgent layered dessert featuring chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, and silky chocolate pudding topped with ganache and chocolate garnishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (baked according to package instructions and cooled), then crumbled
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (about 120 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 2 cups prepared chocolate pudding (instant or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate sauce or ganache
- Chocolate truffles or chocolate balls (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy and lump-free.
- Fold in half of the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it.
- Prepare the pudding according to package directions if using instant. Chill briefly until it’s set but still scoopable.
- In a trifle dish or individual serving glasses, assemble in layers: a layer of crumbled cake, a layer of cheesecake filling, and a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat until the dish is filled, aiming for at least three visible layers.
- Finish with a top layer of whipped topping, smoothing it evenly. Drizzle chocolate sauce or ganache over the top and garnish with chocolate truffles and shavings.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; for best texture and flavor, chill 2–4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Best served in clear trifle bowls or glass cups to showcase the layers. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping. Can be adapted to gluten-free or vegan needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg