Death by Chocolate Trifle

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chocolate Cake:
  • All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
  • Sugar: 1 1/4 cups (250g)
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (60g)
  • Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
  • Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Chocolate Pudding:
  • Unsweetened chocolate: 8 ounces (226g), chopped
  • Milk: 4 cups (960ml)
  • Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
  • Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (30g)
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Whipped Cream:
  • Heavy cream: 2 cups (480ml)
  • Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
• Other:
  • Chocolate shavings: 1/2 cup (60g)
  • Raspberry jam: 1/2 cup (120g)

Preparation Time:

• 45 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Make the Chocolate Pudding: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the chopped chocolate, milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until pudding has thickened. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Assemble the Trifle: Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes. In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the cake cubes, raspberry jam, and chocolate pudding. Repeat layers.
4. Make the Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the pudding layer.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 500 per serving
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Sugar: 40g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, decadent chocolate flavor
• Moist and airy cake
• Smooth and creamy pudding
• Sweet and tangy raspberry jam
• Light and fluffy whipped cream

User Comments:

• "This trifle is absolutely sinful! The chocolate cake is so moist and flavorful, and the pudding is rich and creamy. The raspberry jam adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate."
• "I made this trifle for my birthday party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of chocolate, raspberry, and cream."
• "This is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's easy to make and looks incredibly impressive."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the cake is completely cool before assembling the trifle. Otherwise, the pudding will melt.
• If you don't have a trifle dish, you can use a large glass bowl or even individual dessert glasses.
• You can use any type of chocolate cake you like. If you don't have time to make your own, you can use a store-bought chocolate cake mix.
• You can also use any type of berry jam you like. Raspberry jam is a classic pairing with chocolate, but you could also try strawberry, blueberry, or blackberry jam.