CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY TRIFLE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h12m
Yield 16 servings (1 cake)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease 2 9-inch round cake pans and line the bases with parchment paper. Set the prepared pans aside.
- Combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla and whisk together. Add the boiling water to the bowl and whisk to incorporate well. Divide the batter equally between the 2 prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, and then turn the cake out onto a wire rack. Remove the parchment from both layers. Turn one of the cakes right side up to be the top layer. Allow the cakes to cool completely, about 1 hour. Once cool, place the first cake layer, with the bottom of the cake facing up, on a cooling rack set over a baking pan or on a cake plate and spread the jam on top of the cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border of cake. Top the jam with the second cake layer, that has been turned right side up. Pour the ganache over the cake, if using.
- For trifle toppings: Put the strawberries in a small bowl and sprinkle with sugar to the desired sweetness. Set the bowl aside. In another bowl, add the cream and softly whip with a hand whisk or electric mixer, and set aside until needed.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until little bubbles appear around the edges. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the chocolate. Shake the pan to submerge the chocolate and leave it to melt for a couple of minutes. Stir gently to mix the chocolate to a smooth cream. Set the mixture aside for 20 to 30 minutes to thicken to a spreadable consistency. Stir through a few times as it's cooking over low heat to keep the ganache smooth.
- Pour the thickened ganache in a wide ribbon around the circumference of the cake and with a spatula gently push the ganache over the edges. It should fall in thick waves. Fill in the middle with more ganache and swirl the ganache into luscious billows.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 20 to 30 minutes
- Ease of preparation: easy
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Nartey Joseph
[email protected]This trifle is so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Abd Alfatah
[email protected]I love that this trifle can be made ahead of time. It's a great dessert to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Souzan Samir
[email protected]This trifle is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so pretty.
Edwin Begaye
[email protected]I made this trifle for a baby shower and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like cake.
Mary-Jane Harvie
[email protected]This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a showstopper dessert that will impress your guests.
Sineth Induwara
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this trifle! The strawberries and whipped cream balanced out the chocolate perfectly.
Tamim Sk
[email protected]This trifle is a great way to use up leftover cake and strawberries. It's also a great dessert for potlucks and parties.
Joemar Calicdan
[email protected]I made this trifle for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best trifle he's ever had.
erriton fuller
[email protected]This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.
Clement Afriyie
[email protected]I've made this trifle several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are always impressive.
masud 420
[email protected]I made this trifle for my family and they loved it! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were delicious. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Sancho
[email protected]This chocolate strawberry trifle was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate and strawberries is always a winner, and the trifle was light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.