Kahlua Chocolate Trifle

Karen=^..^='s Note:

WOW WOW WOW...I don't know how to describe this...if you like KAHLUA and Chocolate, MAKE THIS! I don't mean to yell, but I can't contain myself :) Several hours of chill time are required, so keep that in mind.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 18

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) devil's food cake mix
• 1 cup Kahlua
• 2 (3 ounce) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix (4 serving size) or 2 (3 ounce) boxes vegetarian instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3 cups Cool Whip, thawed

Directions:

1. Prepare, bake and cool cake in a 9 x 13 inch pan according to package directions.
2. Poke holes in cake with fork and pour KAHLUA over top.
3. Refrigerate several hours or overnight and cut cake into cubes.
4. In a large bowl, prepare pudding mixes with milk according to package directions.
5. Using a large clear glass bowl or trifle dish, layer 1/3 each of cake cubes, pudding and Cool Whip.
6. Repeat layers 2 more times.
7. Refrigerate until serving time.

Reviews

[Musical Joy]

Excellent! I made this for my daughter's Preschool Christmas/Teacher Appreciation luncheon, with one *small* change ---- no Kahlua! No alcohol allowed in the school. Instead, I used caramel ice cream topping on the cake - it was wonderful! I chopped up 3 Nutrageous candy bars and put them between layers (just 2 layers) and on top, along with some Christmas spinkles. It was a hit. It does make a lot -- try it - you'll love it!

[pgserver6]

It was only bc of the rave reviews that I decided to try this. Although the flavors did seem to blend together better the next day, I was not that impressed with the results. If I would make this again, I would use chocolate mousse. The instant chocolate pudding just didn't have enough of chocolate umph for me.

[Laylagirl]

Holy Moly!! This was a gorgeous and delicious dessert. I had my daughters and their families home for the weekend. I always try to make something special for dessert and I outdid myself with the help of your recipe. The kahlua intensifies the chocolate flavor and makes it pop. I put it together in a footed trifle bowl which made a stunning presentation. Thanks Karen, for posting this excellent recipe.