Fruited Chocolate Trifle

Prep: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A luscious layered dessert with chocolate cake, fresh strawberries and bananas, topped with whipped cream and almonds, perfect for entertaining or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) baked chocolate or yellow cake layer
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (3.5 oz.) package chocolate instant pudding or pie filling mix
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 2 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
  • 8 strawberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cut the baked cake into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cold milk and pudding mix; beat on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. Fold 1 1/2 cups of whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
  4. Spoon about one-third of the pudding mixture into the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart straight-sided glass serving bowl.
  5. Add one-third of the sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, and cake cubes as layers.
  6. Repeat the layering process two more times.
  7. Pipe or spoon the remaining whipped cream over the top layer of cake cubes.
  8. Garnish with sliced almonds and strawberries.
  9. Store the trifle in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

535 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 30.8g 40% DV
Carbs 59.7g 22% DV
Fiber 6.1g 22% DV
Sugar 43.2g 86% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 104.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 551mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 34.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 127.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 17.3mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 158.3mg 12% DV
Iron 3.3mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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