𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗲 – 𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
– 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients as directed on the package)
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/3 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs

For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks

For the Chocolate Pudding Layer:
– 1 package (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
– 2 cups cold milk

For Garnish:
– Chocolate shavings or curls
– Fresh berries (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Once cooled, cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until fully incorporated.

3. Prepare the Chocolate Pudding:
Whisk the chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thick and set according to package directions.

4. Assemble the Trifle:
In a large glass bowl, layer the chocolate cake cubes, followed by a layer of cheesecake filling, and then a layer of chocolate pudding. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.

5. Garnish:
Sprinkle chocolate shavings or curls over the top, and add fresh berries if desired.

6. Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this heavenly dessert!