Chocolate Trifle is one of those desserts that makes everyone’s eyes light up when it appears on the table. I love making this recipe because it combines rich chocolate cake with fresh bananas and a silky homemade custard. The rum adds a grown-up twist, while the toasted walnuts bring a wonderful crunch. It’s the kind of dessert that looks fancy but is actually pretty simple to put together.
About the Recipe
This recipe takes basic ingredients and turns them into something special. The layers create beautiful contrast – both in texture and flavor. The chocolate cake soaks up the rum perfectly, while the bananas add freshness and natural sweetness. The homemade custard brings everything together, and the toasted nuts add just the right amount of crunch.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love how easy it is to customize this recipe. Don’t want to use rum? Skip it. Prefer almonds to walnuts? Go for it. The layers can be assembled ahead of time, making it perfect for entertaining. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover cake. The combination of textures – soft cake, creamy custard, crunchy nuts – creates an amazing dessert experience.
Chocolate Trifle
Cooking Tips
– Make sure the custard is thick enough to hold its shape
– Let the cake soak up the rum for a few minutes before adding other layers
– Toast the nuts until just fragrant – they can burn quickly
– Cool the custard completely before layering
– Cut bananas just before using to prevent browning
Serving and Storing Suggestions
Serves 6-8 people. Prep time: 30 minutes plus chilling. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The trifle tastes best when chilled for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish just before serving to keep everything fresh and pretty.
Similar Recipes
- Classic English Trifle
- Black Forest Trifle
- Banana Pudding Parfait
Nutrient Benefits
Bananas provide potassium and natural sweetness. Walnuts offer healthy fats and protein. The milk in the custard adds calcium and protein. While this is a dessert, these nutritious ingredients make it more than just empty calories.
Chocolate Trifle
Ingredients
- 1 Chocolate Cake (sliced horizontally)
- 1 tbsp Rum
- 4 to 5 Walnuts or Almonds (chopped + few for garnish)
- 125 ml Milk
- 2 to 3 tbsp Corn Flour (or more if required)
- Sugar (as required)
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 Bananas (cut into thin rounds)
- 3/4 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Milk Chocolate (few pieces, grated)
- Ghee to fry
Instructions
- Combine milk, corn flour and sugar to make a thick custard.
- Heat a little ghee in a pan and fry the chopped walnuts for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Keep aside.
- Add the vanilla essence to the custard and mix.
- Arrange half of the sliced cake in a flat dish.
- Sprinkle rum on top to moisten the cake.
- To the sliced bananas, add powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Gently mix and arrange half of the slices over the cake.
- Sprinkle half of the walnuts and spread half of the custard over the bananas.
- Keep in the fridge to set.
- Now arrange the second layer of cake and sprinkle with nuts and rum.
- Pour the remaining custard mixture on top and keep it in the fridge.
- Garnish with walnuts, sliced bananas and chocolate.
- Serve chilled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this trifle alcohol-free?
Yes. Replace the rum with vanilla-flavored simple syrup or fruit juice. The trifle will still taste amazing and be family-friendly.
How far in advance can I make this dessert?
You can make it up to 24 hours ahead. Add the final garnishes just before serving for the best presentation.
What can I use instead of homemade custard?
Store-bought vanilla pudding works well as a quick substitute. Just make sure it’s thick enough to hold the layers.
1 comment
Yummy