There is something so elegant about trifles. And a trifle consisting of layers of moist chocolate cake and airy nutella mousse is something that our best dreams are made of.
These trifles are a treat for the eyes and tummy. They come together quick and can be made in advance. I like to use a light chocolate cake for the layers, but feel free to get wild and use brownies too 😉
The mousse is light and airy, and makes for a fabulous trifle. It’s delicious and has a great consistency and texture, and I would imagine it would also be amazing as a frosting or filling for a cake.
Enjoy!
Nutella Mousse Trifles
Servings 10 Servings
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup hot coffee
- ½ cup neutral flavored oil
- ½ cup milk, whole or reduced fat
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Nutella Mousse
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¾ cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)
Topping/ Garnish Suggestions
- Chocolate shavings
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Whipped cream
Instructions
Prepare Cake
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Preheat oven to 325°F and set aside a greased 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch round baking pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together coffee, oil, milk, vanilla, and egg.
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Add liquid ingredients to flour mixture, and whisk until thoroughly combined. Transfer batter to prepared baking pan and bake until an inserted toothpick near the center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Mousse
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In a large bowl, whisk whipping cream on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. Add Nutella and gently fold until thoroughly combined and no streaks remain.
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If desired, transfer mousse to a piping bag.
Assemble Trifles
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Cut cooled cake into bite size pieces.
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Divide half of the cake pieces amongst the serving dishes (or a single dish). Pipe or spoon half of the mousse over the cake. Top with remaining cake and mousse. Garnish as desired.
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Trifles must be kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Trifles can be completely assembled and kept refrigerated for up
to 4 days.
I have made this three times in one month! So amazing, it’s a hit with everyone. Definitely will be a must have dessert at all the parties.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on this! You have no idea how much this means to me <3
This is hands down one of the best recipes I’ve come across! My family and I are so obsessed to the point where I’ve made it four times in one month. The recipe is easy to follow, the ingredients are simple and the outcome is always perfect.
Thank you so much! This makes me so happy to hear!
Thanks for making such an easy fuss free dessert. Absolutely love it!!!
Thank you so much for your feedback!
These look splendid! May I ask what size containers were used? Were they tall shot glasses or ?
Thank you!I used 5-ounce Libby juice glasses!