Description

This rich and indulgent Chocolate Toffee Trifle is a delightful layered dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring moist chocolate cake, creamy whipped topping, luscious caramel and fudge sauces, and crunchy chopped toffee bars, this trifle offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors. With simple assembly and chilling time, it’s an impressive dessert that can be made ahead for parties or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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Cake

1 pan chocolate cake (9×13-inch), baked and cooled

Sweetened Condensed Milk and Sauces

14 oz sweetened condensed milk
12 oz caramel sauce
1 cup chocolate fudge sauce

Whipped Cream

2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
0.5 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings

6 Heath or Skor bars, chopped

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Instructions

Prepare the 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.
Break the cake: Break the baked and cooled chocolate cake into small chunks or cubes, roughly bite-sized, to create layers in the trifle.
First layer assembly: In a trifle dish, layer 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 pieces to infuse moisture and sweetness.
Add whipped cream and fudge: Spread a generous layer of the whipped cream over the cake and sauces, then drizzle with some chocolate fudge sauce to add richness.
Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process two more times using the remaining cake chunks, sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and fudge sauce. This builds multiple indulgent layers in your trifle.
Top and garnish: Finish the final layer with whipped cream, then sprinkle the chopped Heath or Skor bars evenly over the top to add a crunchy toffee texture. Add additional fudge sauce if desired for extra decadence.
Chill: Cover the trifle and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to set beautifully.

Notes

Use a good quality chocolate cake for best flavor and texture.
Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve better peaks.
Heath or Skor bars add a distinct toffee crunch; substitute with other toffee candy bars if unavailable.
This dessert can be assembled a day in advance and stored covered in the fridge.
Serve with fresh berries for a tangy contrast if desired.