You’re going to 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.
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Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle
OMG! These little desserts are as good as they look! It’s so simple to make Chocolate Trifle Recipes you’ll wonder why you waited this long.
This Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle is no exception. A layered dessert wows guests and tastes incredible…we’d say even a little addictive!
Fluffy cake, with creamy mousse and whipped cream layered with sweet raspberries, is pure delight.
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 sort of 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.
More Trifle Recipes
How to Make a Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle Dessert
Most chocolate trifle recipes start with some sort 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 Trifle:
- 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 9×13 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 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with 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 package instruction to make the instant chocolate pudding using whole milk. Once the pudding is fully set, add 1 cup 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.
Tips for Making a Chocolate Trifle with Raspberries
- The light and fluffy texture of Devils 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 sooo much better if you make your own whipped cream that’s lightly sweetened. However, if 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.
- This recipe is also amazing with fresh strawberries instead of raspberries. Just substitute strawberry jam as well.
- This Chocolate Raspberry Trifle is great for almost any occasion: birthdays, church, potlucks, picnics, holidays, or bridal/baby showers.
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.
Substitutions for Raspberry Chocolate Trifle
Hey, if you’re not a fan of chocolate cake, make this recipe with any of the following:
- Angel food cake
- pound cake
- brownies
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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Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Equipment
- Trifle Dish or Cups
Ingredients
- 1 box Devil's Food Cake (or any chocolate cake baked in a 13x9 pan)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 packages Jell-O Dark Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream sweetened with 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla (or 24 ounces of Cool Whip)
- 2 pints fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Bake your cake according to package instructions in a 9x13 inch pan. Let cool completely and then break or cut into 1-inch cubes.
- While the cake is baking, make your whipped cream by placing the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with mixer until soft peaks form.
- For the mousse, follow package instruction to make the chocolate pudding using whole milk. Once the pudding is fully set, add 1 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip and gently fold to mix.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 a fresh raspberry if desired. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
Notes
- The light and fluffy texture of Devils 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 sooo much better if you make your own whipped cream that’s slightly sweetened. However, if 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.
- This recipe is also amazing with fresh strawberries instead of raspberries. Just substitute strawberry jam as well.
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