Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Trifle
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Trifle is a decadent, no-fail layered dessert combining fudgy cake, peanut butter mousse, whipped cream, and mini peanut butter cups. It’s perfect for parties, holidays, and sweet cravings any day of the week.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Trifle Dish
- Cake Pan
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Layer
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Mousse
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Toppings
- 20 mini peanut butter cups chopped
- chocolate sauce optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Let it cool completely, then cut into bite-sized chunks.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream to create the mousse.
- Chop mini peanut butter cups into small pieces.
- Assemble the trifle: Layer chocolate cake chunks, peanut butter mousse, whipped cream, and chopped peanut butter cups. Repeat layers until full, finishing with whipped cream and toppings.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top if desired. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Let the trifle chill for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not freezer-friendly.