Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle

You'll love the layers of chocolate cake, fresh raspberries, creamy mousse, and whipped cream in this easy Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle!

If you love the ease of trifle desserts, try our traditional Chocolate Trifle, cookie-stuffed Chocolate Chip Trifle, or always good Cherry Chocolate Trifle.

OMG! These little desserts are as good as they look! It's so simple to make Chocolate Trifle Recipes that you'll wonder why you waited so long.

Fluffy cake, with creamy mousse and whipped cream layered with sweet raspberries, is a pure delight. We'd also say even a little addictive! It's a layered dessert that wows guests and tastes incredible.

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• Why We Love the Recipe
• Chocolate Trifle Ingredients
• Substitutions for Raspberry Chocolate Trifle
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Recipe Tips and Tricks
• Can You Freeze a Chocolate Trifle?
• What Trifle Dish is Best? 
• More Incredible Trifles
• Printable Recipe

Why We Love the Recipe

• It's easy to prepare. No cooking skills are required!
• You can make the recipe ahead and serve it when you're ready.
• The recipe is large enough to feed a crowd.
• This Chocolate Raspberry Trifle is excellent for almost any occasion: birthdays, church, potlucks, picnics, holidays, or bridal/baby showers. 

Chocolate Trifle Ingredients

There are a few simple ingredients that make an amazing chocolate trifle.

• First, start with a fluffy chocolate cake or brownie.
• Next, some pudding and/or whipped topping. You can never go wrong with whipped cream!
• Finally, a good trifle needs a fruit flavor or some sort of crunch. Think fresh fruit, toffee, cookies, or caramel. 

The combinations are endless, though. 

Step-By-Step Instructions

Most chocolate trifle recipes start with a base of chocolate cake. The one that gives you a moist and fluffy texture with a good crumb is a Devil's food cake, but you can use any chocolate cake you like. 

You only need a few ingredients to make a Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle Dessert:

• Chocolate Cake
• Raspberries
• Raspberry Jam
• Chocolate Mousse (we make it the easy way with pudding and whipped cream)
• Whipped Cream

Step 1 - Bake Your Cake 

Bake your cake according to package instructions in a 9x13-inch pan. Let cool completely, and then break or cut into 1-inch cubes. 

Step 2 - Make Your Whipped Cream and Chocolate Mousse

While your cake is baking, make your whipped cream by placing the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with a mixer until soft peaks form. Easy, peasy!

If you want to save this step, you could purchase a whipped topping like Cool Whip instead. 

For the mousse, follow the package instructions to make the instant chocolate pudding using whole milk. Once the pudding is fully set, add 1 cup of whipped cream or Cool Whip and gently fold to mix. 

The finished mousse should be light and fluffy and lighter in color. 

Step 3 - Start Assembling Your Trifle

If making individual servings, divide the cake into how many servings you'll make (at least 6-8), and place half of each serving in the bottom of the cup, jar, or dish. If using a large trifle dish, place half of the cubed cake at the bottom.

Step 4 - Layer Your Raspberries

Create the second layer by topping the cake with raspberry jam and several fresh raspberries. Make sure the jam and fresh raspberries go all the way to the edges to create a defined layer. 

Step 5 - Add Your Mousse and Whipped Cream Layers

Create a layer of chocolate mousse and then a layer of whipped cream (or Cool Whip), ensuring you spread them all the way to the edges. 

Step 6 - Repeat Layers and Enjoy!

Repeat all the layers (cake, raspberry jam, raspberries, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream) at least one more time. Top this with a drizzle of raspberry jam and fresh raspberries if desired.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate or serve immediately. 

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• The light and fluffy texture of Devil's Food Cake is a great complement to chocolate mousse, but you could also use any type of chocolate cake in the recipe. 
• Most recipes, including this one, are much better if you make your own whipped cream that's lightly sweetened. However, if you are short on time, grab a tub of Cool Whip. 
• Trifles tend to look better if you make sure your layers go all the way to the side of your dish or cup and don't have any gaps. 

Can You Freeze a Chocolate Trifle?

While some may try to preserve the layers of goodness to enjoy later, most trifles are good the day or day after they are made, and freezing isn't recommended. 

What Trifle Dish is Best? 

So there are a few things to consider when purchasing a trifle dish. Durability and look, but also price.

This Handmade European Trifle Bowl has us swooning with its delicate pedestal base, but it's pricy.

You can't go wrong with this basic trifle dish because it's so durable and will last for years.

This gracefully sloped trifle dish with a beautiful base is a showstopper at any gathering and won't break the bank but may not be as durable.

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