Halloween Trifle Dessert Recipe

Name: Halloween Trifle Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chocolate Fudge Cake; 2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped finely; 1 box (2 layer) chocolate cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 4 eggs, room temperature; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 1/2 cup oil; 1/2 cup water; For the Filling; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 2 cups cold milk; 1 tub (16 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed; 8-10 drops orange food coloring; Eye Ball Marshmallows; 3 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows

Servings: persons

For the Chocolate Fudge Cake
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped finely
1 box (2 layer) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
4 eggs, room temperature
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
For the Filling
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups cold milk
1 tub (16 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
8-10 drops orange food coloring
Eye Ball Marshmallows
3 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows

1
For the Chocolate Fudge Cake PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F
2
COAT 13x9 pan with non-stick cooking spray
3
CHOP chocolate, set aside
4
BEAT together cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in a large mixing bowl until well blended
5
STIR in chopped chocolate
6
POUR batter into prepared pan
7
BAKE 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
8
REMOVE from oven and allow to cool
9
For the Filling COMBINE milk and chocolate pudding according to directions on box
10
CHILL at least 5 minutes
11
COMBINE COOL WHIP Whipped Topping with Orange coloring, mix until well blended
12
Assemble Dessert CUT cake into 1 inch squares, place single layer on bottom of clear serving bowl
13
TOP with 1/2 of pudding mixture, spread evenly on top of cake
14
TOP with 1/2 of COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, spread evenly on top of pudding
15
REPEAT layers
16
ADD Marshmallow Eyes just before serving
17
SERVE immediately or chill until ready to serve
18
Eye Ball Marshmallows DRAW pupils onto Marshmallow with Food Writer
19
ADD blood veins

1453

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chocolate Fudge Cake, 2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped finely, 1 box (2 layer) chocolate cake mix, 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding, and more.

Yes, Halloween Trifle Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Halloween Trifle Dessert

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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