Description
This decadent Chocolate Toffee Trifle is a layered dessert combining moist chocolate cake, rich caramel and sweetened condensed milk, luscious whipped cream, chocolate fudge sauce, and crunchy Heath or Skor toffee bars. Perfectly chilled, this trifle offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors for any special occasion or sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 pan chocolate cake (9×13-inch), baked and cooled
Sauces and Cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 6 Heath or Skor bars, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Cream: In a cold mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Chill the whipped cream until ready to use to maintain its texture.
- Cube the Cake: Break the baked and cooled chocolate cake into small chunks or cubes to allow for easy layering within the trifle dish.
- First Layer: In your trifle dish, spread one-third of the chocolate cake chunks evenly at the bottom. Drizzle one-third of the sweetened condensed milk and one-third of the caramel sauce over the cake chunks to infuse them with flavor and moisture.
- Add Whipped Cream and Fudge: Add a generous layer of whipped cream over the drizzled sauces, followed by a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce to build rich, creamy layers.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the process two more times using the remaining cake chunks, sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and fudge sauce, ensuring even layering throughout the trifle.
- Final Topping: Finish with a top layer of whipped cream and sprinkle chopped Heath or Skor bars over the top for a crunchy contrast. Optionally, drizzle additional fudge sauce if desired for extra indulgence.
- Chill: Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to set ideally.
Notes
- Ensure the whipped cream is cold before beating for best volume and texture.
- You can substitute the chocolate cake with a store-bought cake to save time.
- For added texture, consider toasting the chopped toffee bars lightly before sprinkling.
- This trifle is best served chilled and should be kept refrigerated until serving.
- Feel free to use different caramel or fudge sauces according to your preference for sweetness and richness.
