This Banana Chocolate Trifle is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The layers of rich chocolate mousse, ripe bananas, whipped cream, and soft cake combine to create a heavenly treat that will delight your taste buds. It’s a showstopper dessert, perfect for entertaining or a special family treat. Plus, it’s a great way to use up ripe bananas in a fun and indulgent way!
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or you can make your own from scratch)
- Ingredients needed for the cake mix (typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the chocolate mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the rest:
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or nuts (optional, for added texture)
Instructions:
- Bake the Cake:
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box or your favorite chocolate cake recipe.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely. After cooling, cut it into cubes (about 1-inch pieces) and set aside.
- Make the Chocolate Mousse:
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped chocolate by placing it over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and sugar together until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Make the Whipped Cream:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Assemble the Trifle:
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the dessert starting with a base layer of chocolate cake cubes.
- Top the cake with a layer of sliced bananas.
- Add a layer of the chocolate mousse over the bananas, spreading it evenly.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the mousse.
- Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish and Chill:
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and crushed graham crackers or nuts, if desired.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight if you have the time. This allows the flavors to meld together and the dessert to firm up slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve chilled, and enjoy the rich, creamy, and comforting layers of banana and chocolate in every bite!
This Banana Chocolate Trifle is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of bananas with the richness of chocolate and whipped cream. Perfect for making ahead and impressing your guests!
