Description
German Chocolate Cake Trifle is the ultimate dessert that combines layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and sweet coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for any celebration or family gathering, this visually stunning treat is not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With each bite, experience a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and create unforgettable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 cups milk (for pudding)
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups freshly whipped cream
- 1 recipe coconut-pecan frosting
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 egg yolks (for frosting)
- 1 cup evaporated milk (for frosting)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes (for frosting)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven as directed on cake mix package. Grease cake pans.
- Bake cake according to package directions; cool completely.
- Prepare pudding by whisking instant pudding mix with milk until smooth; refrigerate until set.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, egg yolks, evaporated milk, coconut flakes, and pecans; cook until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Crumble cooled chocolate cake into a trifle dish or individual cups.
- Layer with chocolate pudding, coconut-pecan frosting, and whipped cream.
- Repeat layers until full; top with whipped cream and toasted pecans.
- Chill for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of trifle (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg