Description
This Spider Trifle is a festive and delicious layered dessert perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed occasion. It combines moist chocolate cake, creamy pumpkin mousse, crushed Oreos, and whipped topping, finished with a decorative chocolate syrup spiderweb and a plastic spider for an eerie touch.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
Pumpkin Mousse
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
- 2 cups Cool Whip, divided
Assembly Toppings
- 4 cups Cool Whip, divided (for layering; total 6 cups with mousse)
- 1 package Oreos, crushed
- Chocolate syrup
- Plastic spider, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a 9″x13″ baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Bake Chocolate Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
- Make Pumpkin Mousse: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the pumpkin puree, sour cream, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice. Beat again until fully combined. Fold in 2 cups of Cool Whip gently until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle dish, start by layering crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom. Next, spread a layer of the pumpkin mousse, followed by a layer of crushed Oreos, and then a layer of Cool Whip. Repeat these layers until the dish is full, making sure to finish with a layer of Cool Whip on top.
- Create the Spiderweb Decoration: Drizzle chocolate syrup in a spiral pattern starting from the inside out across the top layer of Cool Whip. Using a toothpick, drag lines outward from the center to the edges to create a spiderweb effect. Place a plastic spider decoration in the center of the web for a spooky touch.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours, or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese, sour cream alternatives, and whipped topping.
- The plastic spider is for decoration only; ensure it is removed before eating.
- Feel free to add more or fewer layers depending on the size of your trifle dish.
- Pumpkin spice can be adjusted to taste, or use a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
