Death by Chocolate

Servings: 10 Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner
This recipe comes from our family friend, Nelwyn Babineaux, who graciously shared it with us.
Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Rest Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 10 Calories: 420
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A legendary trifle built on devil's food cake soaked overnight in Kahlúa, layered with prepared chocolate mousse, Cool Whip, and crushed Skor or Heath bars. Crumbled and layered repeatedly in a large bowl or trifle dish and refrigerated until served. Rich, dramatic, and absolutely worthy of the name.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bake devil's food cake in a 9×14-inch pan according to package directions. Cool completely.
  2. Prick cake all over with a fork. Pour Kahlúa evenly over the cake. Cover and let stand overnight or for several hours.
  3. Prepare mousse mix according to package directions.
  4. Cut the soaked cake in half. Crumble one half into a large bowl or trifle dish.
  5. Layer with mousse, Cool Whip, and crushed candy bars.
  6. Crumble remaining cake on top. Layer mousse, Cool Whip, and candy bars again.
  7. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10


Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 380mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 40g
Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Bake the cake the day before, prick and soak overnight for maximum flavor. The Kahlúa soaked cake is what makes this dessert unforgettable.

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