Baileys Chocolate Trifle

Baileys Chocolate Trifle – A Boozy Dessert Dream

A rich, creamy, and decadent dessert that tastes like a night out in a bowl. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or when you're craving something sweet and sophisticated.

 Ingredients

For the Trifle:

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (baked and cooled according to package instructions)

• 1 cup Baileys Irish Cream

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)

• ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

• ¼ cup cocoa powder (for dusting)

 Equipment Needed

• Electric hand or stand mixer

• Mixing bowls

• 9x13 baking pan (for cake)

• Spatula

• Trifle bowl or large glass serving dish

• Sieve or sifter (for cocoa powder dusting)

 Instructions

Step 1 – Bake the Cake
Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions. Once fully cooled, crumble the cake into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2 – Make the Creamy Baileys Filling
In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, Baileys Irish Cream, and powdered sugar together until smooth, fluffy, and lump-free.

Step 3 – Assemble the Layers
In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, begin layering:

1. A layer of chocolate cake crumbles

2. A generous spoonful of the Baileys cream cheese mixture

3. A layer of whipped topping

4. Sprinkle of chocolate chips

Repeat the layers until all components are used up.

Step 4 – Finish & Chill
Top the final layer with extra whipped topping, dust with cocoa powder, and sprinkle with additional chocolate chips for garnish.

Step 5 – Refrigerate
Chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors blend and the texture set beautifully.

 Tips & Variations

• Swap Baileys for Kahlua or RumChata for a flavor twist.

• Add crushed Oreos or chopped brownies instead of cake for a different texture.

• Use dark chocolate curls or mini chocolate bars for garnish.

• For individual servings, build the trifle in mini dessert cups or mason jars. Storage

• Fridge: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Freezing not recommended due to the whipped topping and cream cheese mixture texture.

Baileys Chocolate Trifle

This Baileys Chocolate Trifle is a rich, no-bake dessert that combines layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy Baileys-infused filling, fluffy whipped topping, and decadent chocolate chips.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 11

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 box chocolate cake mix baked and cooled
• 1 cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz whipped topping
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ¼ cup cocoa powder

Method

 

1. Bake and cool chocolate cake. Crumble into chunks.
2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, Baileys, and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. In a trifle dish, layer cake, Baileys filling, whipped topping, and chocolate chips. Repeat.
4. Top with whipped topping, cocoa powder, and extra chocolate chips.
5. Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving.