Indulge in a symphony of chocolate and bananas with our tantalizing "Death by Chocolate with Bananas Trifle" recipe. This delectable dessert is a multi-layered extravaganza that combines rich chocolate cake, velvety chocolate mousse, creamy banana pudding, and fresh banana slices, all crowned with a luscious chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, taking you on a journey of pure chocolate bliss.
In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating this decadent trifle, providing step-by-step instructions for each layer. We'll also share a variation of the classic trifle, introducing a "Boozy Banoffee Trifle" that adds a touch of rum and caramel to the mix. Additionally, we'll introduce you to a gluten-free version of the trifle, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this irresistible treat.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
I make this while I'm cleaning the kitchen after dinner--layers of German chocolate cake, toffee candy, and whipped topping.
Provided by Karen
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Trifle Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix cake batter according to package directions, adding water, oil, and eggs as directed. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool and crumble. Make pudding, according to package directions, with milk.
- In a large trifle or other glass serving bowl, place half of the crumbled cake. Pour half of the coffee over the cake, and spread half of the pudding over that. Top with half of the whipped topping, sprinkled with half the crumbled candy bars. Repeat layers in the same order. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 538.8 mg, Sugar 43.4 g
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
If you love chocolate, this showstopping trifle is bound to hit the spot.
Provided by By Tieghan Gerard
Categories Dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 5 minutes. Use fork to poke cake all over.
- Drizzle liqueur over cake. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours.
- Meanwhile, make chocolate mousse as directed on box. Cover and refrigerate until cake is ready.
- To assemble, crumble one-fourth to one-third of cake into bottom of very large trifle or punch bowl. I like to use a punch bowl, which is typically much bigger than your typical trifle bowl.
- Add a layer each of chocolate mousse, whipped cream and crushed candy. Repeat until you have 3 to 4 layers. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE
Provided by Anne Thornton, Host of Dessert First
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Special equipment: 1 (12 to 16 cup) glass trifle bowl or 12 to 16 individual small trifle bowls
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Whip in the almond extract and confectioners'sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over whip, the cream will then become lumpy and butter-like.
- When completely cool, use your hands to crumble the brownies into smaller pieces. In a glass trifle bowl, layer in the following order: crumbled brownies, about 1 1/2 cups pudding, 1 1/2 crumbled toffee bars, about 1 3/4 cups whipped cream. Repeat the layers in the same order. Save the last 2 toffee bars to crumble and sprinkle on top before serving.
- For individual small trifle bowls, layer in the following order: crumbled brownie, pudding, crushed chocolate covered toffee bars and whipped cream.
- Garnish with more crumbled toffee bars. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- For your brownie batter, melt your butter in a medium (or large) heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
- While the butter is melting, whisk your natural cocoa powder, sea salt and sugar in a separate bowl. (The sugar and salt will work as abrasive agents to get any lumps out of the cocoa.) Whisk the cocoa/sugar/salt combo into the melted butter. Continue to whisk the ingredients together in the bowl over the simmering water until the sugar has dissolved fully. The mixture should look like fudge and pull away from the bowl into a ball. Remove from the heat and set on a dishtowel on your counter, and allow the fudgy mixture to cool down until it's warm, but not hot anymore.
- While that is cooling, line the bottom and sides of your 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. You want to leave about 4 inches of overhang on the 2 opposite sides. These serve as your handles to remove the brownies from the pan in 1 piece, so make sure that there is enough of the overhang for you to have a solid grip. Grease the parchment or foil well.
- Stir in the vanilla into the cooled fudge mixture to loosen it up. Add the eggs into the mixture 1 at a time, adding the second egg after the first egg is fully incorporated. The batter should look shiny and well blended. Add in your flour and stir it until it's fully incorporated. Once it looks fully blended, beat the batter vigorously for at least 45 strokes. This'll not only get out any pent up stress, but it will make the brownies chewy. Fold in your chocolate chips. Spread the very thick and fudgy brownie batter evenly in the lined pan with an offset spatula or your greased hands.
- Pop the brownies in the oven and bake until they get a nice crust and your house smells like brownies, 30 to 35 minutes. Let them cool completely on a rack or a dishtowel on your counter.
- Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder and flour in a bowl until there are no lumps. Crack the eggs into the bowl, add the yolks and whisk into a paste. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk until fully incorporated. Then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Put the milk mixture into a saucepan and put over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it starts to look like pudding. It will begin to bubble and it will hold soft peaks when you lift the whisk out. Take off the heat and cool to room temperature.
- Cook's Note: To prevent a skin from forming, cover the pudding with plastic wrap, pressing down directly on the surface of the pudding. Poke a few holes throughout to allow to cool to room temperature.
CHOCOLATE-BANANA PUDDING TRIFLE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by rrxing
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F In a large bowl, combine graham-cracker crumbs, coconut, pecans, and sugar. Add melted butter, stirring until well combined. Spread mixture on a rimmed sheet pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes until coconut is golden brown, stirring regularly and watching to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.* In another bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add condensed milk and beat until well combined. Stir in pudding mix and milk and beat until mixture is smooth Reserve 2 tablespoons crumb mixture. In a large glass serving bowl or in individual stemmed glasses, layer 1/3 of the pudding, 1/2 of the bananas, 1/2 of the crumb mixture, another 1/3 of the pudding, 1/2 of the crumb mixture, remaining bananas, and remaining pudding Top with whipped topping and sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. *Crumb mixture can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE WITH BANANAS TRIFLE
Do I have to say ANYTHING! Oh OK i've used raspberries,strawberries Instead of bananas.Then went with Chambord instead of rum. You can play any way you want!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pepare box mix as directed or your prepare your own chocolate cake recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- When done, remove from the oven, poke holes in the cake and pour the kahluha or rum over the cake.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile prepare the pudding.
- Tear or crumble the cake into pieces.
- In a trifle bowl, layer in this order: cake, pudding, bananas, whipped topping and candy bars.
- Repeat layers ending with chopped candy bars and toasted coconut on top.
- Chill well.
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
Do you like chocolate? You have to try this one. You really won't die, but you will think you have died and go to heaven. The prep time includes making the cake.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix as directed, or make your own chocolate cake recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- When done, remove from the oven, poke holes in the cake and pour the kahlua over the cake.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile prepare the pudding or mousse.
- Tear or crumble the cake into pieces.
- In a glass trifle bowl layer in this order: 1/3 of cake, 1/3 of pudding, 1/3 of whipped topping and 1/3 of candy bars.
- Repeat layers ending with chopped candy bars on top.
- Chill well.
Tips:
- Ensure your bananas are perfectly ripe for the best flavor and texture.
- To make slicing the bananas easier, place them in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A combination of dark, milk, and white chocolate chips creates a rich and decadent flavor profile.
- Don't overbeat the whipped cream; otherwise, it will become grainy.
- For a boozy twist, add a splash of rum or Kahlua to the whipped cream.
- Layer the trifle in a clear glass bowl or trifle dish to showcase the beautiful layers.
- Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Conclusion:
The Death by Chocolate with Bananas Trifle is an indulgent and impressive dessert perfect for any special occasion. With its layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, bananas, and whipped cream, this trifle is a sure crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient choice for busy hosts. Whether you're a chocolate lover or simply enjoy a decadent dessert, this trifle is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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