Monday, March 05, 2007

Chocolate Delight

So I was watching Food Network last week and I saw Paula Deen make this dessert that I fantasized about until yesterday when I made it. WARNING: This dessert is very chocolaty so if you aren't a fan of chocolate (which I can't believe is possible), you might not want to try it. I love chocolate so it was delicious to me. Anyway, I thought I would share the love. P.S. An added bonus is that it looks pretty so it works well for when you have company.





Chocolate Delight
Courtesy of Paula Deen

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package devil's food chocolate cake mix
3 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix, regular or sugar free
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
Chocolate sauce or syrup, any variety, for garnish
1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted (walnuts would work fine as well)

Prepare the cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9x13 inch pan. Let it cool thoughly, then cut the cake into cubes about the size of walnuts.

Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions.

In a medium bowl, whip the cream with the sugar until stiff.

To assemble: In a trifle bowl, layer half the chocolate cake cubes, pudding, whipped cream, chocolate sauce or syrup and nuts. Repeat, layering the remaining ingredients, ending with whipped cream and nuts. Drizzle decoratively with chocolate sauce or syrup.

Enjoy!!!

8 comments:

Megan said...

im so stoked to try it! it looks awesome.

Stacie said...

Um..Gin, I'm pretty sure I agree with you about the chocolate thing. That looks hecka good. I'm going to make that this weekend in fact. I really do love baking. It looks so pretty too!

Zane and Lexi said...

It tastes great too! We can vouch for that! Thanks for sharing - it was so fun to hang out guys! We need to do it again soon!

KaLee said...

This looks delish! Thanks for the heads up about the DeBurghs! We actually ran into Sean on campus and chatted for a few minutes. It was good to get his opinion on the school. We really like the school and now just need to decide where we want to go. :)

Steph said...

Ginny! I am so glad you found me! I love your blog! How are things going? Justin and I are doing great. I am glad we can keep in touch now! Have a good day!

Anonymous said...

Ginny! i found you! yeah im so happy. i remember you talking to meriel on sunday about your blog, and i was oing to ask you what your site was called. anyways we totally have some connections with the best girl ever, Stephanie whiting! she is a great freind of mine since freshman year at BYU. its such a small world. hey im sorry i missed the meeting at church. i wasn't feeling well. can you fill me in sometime? and that dessert looks awesome, im going to try it sometime too. I love watching those homecooking shows. they are great! i know meriel would appreciate this.

Meriel Frandsen said...

I love that you did a trifle! I have seen that episode too. It looks so yummy!

Lance and Becky said...

The desert looks great! I need the recipe....or do I? I finally got my blog up and going...yeah thanks to you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!