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Chocolate Toffee Trifle Recipe

4.9 from 91 reviews

A decadent and easy-to-make Chocolate Toffee Trifle featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, fluffy whipped cream, chocolate fudge, and crunchy chopped toffee bars. Perfectly chilled, this dessert combines creamy, crunchy, and fudgy textures for a truly indulgent treat ideal for gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Cake

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

Sauces and Condiments

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream: In a cold mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Place the whipped cream in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
  2. Prepare the cake: Break the baked and cooled chocolate cake into small chunks or cubes to create manageable pieces for layering.
  3. First layer assembly: In a trifle dish, spread 1/3 of the chocolate cake chunks evenly at the bottom. Drizzle 1/3 of the sweetened condensed milk and 1/3 of the caramel sauce over the cake layer.
  4. Add whipped cream and fudge: Add a generous layer of the whipped cream on top of the sauces, then drizzle with some chocolate fudge sauce for extra richness.
  5. Repeat layering: Repeat the layering process two more times using the remaining cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and fudge sauce, building up the trifle vertically.
  6. Final topping: For the topmost layer, spread the last of the whipped cream smoothly and sprinkle the chopped Heath or Skor bars over the surface. Optionally, drizzle additional chocolate fudge sauce on top for garnish.
  7. Chill: Place the assembled trifle in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.

Notes

  • Use cold heavy whipping cream and a chilled bowl for better whipping results.
  • You can substitute Heath or Skor bars with any toffee candy bars of your choice.
  • For extra texture, add chopped nuts in the layers if desired.
  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before breaking it apart to prevent it from becoming soggy early.
  • Serve the trifle within 2 days for optimal freshness.

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