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Ultimate Easter Chocolate Egg Trifle

A rich and festive layered dessert with chocolate cake, creamy mousse, and Easter chocolate eggs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 2 cups chocolate cake cubes
  • 0.5 cup chocolate syrup
Chocolate Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Filling
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream
Toppings
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
  • 0.5 cup chocolate shavings
  • 0.5 cup crushed cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Trifle bowl
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cut chocolate cake into cubes and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  2. Whip cream with cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  3. Mix mascarpone with sugar and vanilla, then fold in whipped cream.
  4. Layer cake cubes in a trifle bowl.
  5. Add chocolate cream layer evenly.
  6. Add mascarpone cream layer.
  7. Repeat layers until bowl is full.
  8. Top with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate eggs and shavings.
  9. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and structure.