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:
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1 box chocolate cake mix (baked and cooled according to package instructions)
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1 cup Baileys Irish Cream
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
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½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
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¼ cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Equipment Needed
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Electric hand or stand mixer
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Mixing bowls
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9x13 baking pan (for cake)
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Spatula
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Trifle bowl or large glass serving dish
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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:
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A layer of chocolate cake crumbles
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A generous spoonful of the Baileys cream cheese mixture
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A layer of whipped topping
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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
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Swap Baileys for Kahlua or RumChata for a flavor twist.
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Add crushed Oreos or chopped brownies instead of cake for a different texture.
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Use dark chocolate curls or mini chocolate bars for garnish.
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For individual servings, build the trifle in mini dessert cups or mason jars. Storage
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Fridge: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Freezing not recommended due to the whipped topping and cream cheese mixture texture.
Baileys Chocolate Trifle
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
Instructions
- Bake and cool chocolate cake. Crumble into chunks.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, Baileys, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a trifle dish, layer cake, Baileys filling, whipped topping, and chocolate chips. Repeat.
- Top with whipped topping, cocoa powder, and extra chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving.