Description
Halloween Trifle: A spooky, layered dessert featuring chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, cookies, and candy—perfect for Halloween parties and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on the box, use halal options)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- ½ cup candy-coated chocolates (like halal M&M’s)
- Candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or Halloween sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate cake according to package directions. Let it cool completely, then cut into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- In a large glass trifle dish (or clear bowl), layer half of the cake cubes on the bottom.
- Spread half the pudding over the cake, then add a layer of whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with crushed cookies and a handful of candy.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients until dish is full.
- Top with candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or Halloween sprinkles for a spooky finish.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the cake ahead and cube it once cooled.
- Chilling helps the layers set and makes slicing easier.
- Use halal-certified ingredients if needed to keep the dessert halal.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings or different cookie flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by cake mix (see box directions)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, refrigerated, layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/12–1/14 of the recipe)
Keywords: Halloween Trifle, chocolate trifle, layered dessert, no-bake dessert, Halloween party dessert, spooky dessert