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Chocolate Spider Trifle

Delicious Chocolate Spider Trifle for a Spooky Halloween Treat

This Chocolate Spider Trifle is a no-bake dessert that combines chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and crunchy Oreos for a festive Halloween treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Use a homemade chocolate cake for a personal touch.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Opt for dark chocolate pudding for extra indulgence.
  • 2 cups Milk Use whole milk for creaminess or almond milk for dairy-free.
For the Whipped Layer
  • 16 oz Cool Whip Whipped cream can be used as an alternative.
For the Crunch
  • 1 pkg Oreos Consider using Halloween-themed Oreos.
For the Decoration
  • 1/4 cup Hershey's Syrup For drizzling a spooky spider web on top.
  • 1 piece Plastic Spider For decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Trifle Dish
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool and cut into cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
  3. Layer half of the chocolate cake cubes on the bottom of a trifle dish. Add half of the crushed Oreos and half of the pudding mixture. Repeat the layers ending with pudding.
  4. Spread the remaining Cool Whip on top. Drizzle syrup in a spider web design and place a plastic spider on top.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Scoop out layers or serve in individual cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the trifle for at least 2 hours for the best texture and flavor. Use quality ingredients for improved taste.

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