Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Layer Trifle
A quick and easy layered dessert combining moist chocolate cake, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream for a rich and refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) chocolate cake, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 cups (about 300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (about 90 grams) chocolate shavings or chips, bittersweet or semisweet
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and hull about 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh strawberries, then slice them evenly. Optionally, toss with 1 tablespoon sugar and set aside for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes. Pour 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream into the bowl, add 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cut about 8 ounces (225 grams) of chocolate cake into bite-sized chunks. Optionally, sprinkle in ½ cup (90 grams) chocolate chips or shavings.
- In a trifle or clear glass bowl, layer 1/3 of the chocolate cake chunks, then 1/3 of the whipped cream, followed by half of the sliced strawberries. Drizzle 1 tablespoon strawberry jam over the berries if using.
- Repeat the layers: chocolate cake chunks, whipped cream, and remaining strawberries. Finish with the last of the whipped cream, smoothing it gently with a spatula.
- Scatter remaining chocolate shavings or chips over the top. Optionally, garnish with whole strawberries or mint sprigs.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Macerate strawberries with sugar if they are not very sweet. Re-whip cream if it softens after chilling. Assemble trifle a few hours before serving but not more than overnight to avoid soggy cake. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Use gluten-free cake for gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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