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German Chocolate Cake Trifle

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They can be as quick and easy or as “made from scratch” as you want.  And there are so many different ways you can make them.  I love coming up with new combinations. This dessert keeps beautifully in the refrigerator, so you can make the whole thing a day or two in advance of when you plan to serve it.  It feeds a crowd and everyone will love it!

German Chocolate Cake Trifle



Prep time: 4 hours Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 4 hours 15 mins Serves: 10-12 servings

Ingredients

1 German chocolate cake mix, prepared in 9x13 pan according to directions (cake only)
German Chocolate Mousse:
1⅓ cups milk
2 tsp unflavored gelatin
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 ounces Bakers German Chocolate, roughly chopped
4 cups Cool Whip, thawed
Coconut Pecan Filling:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup unsalted butter
3 egg yolks
1⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

German Chocolate Mousse:

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the milk, gelatin, and vanilla extract. Let stand for 3 minutes, then cook on medium-high heat until bubbles begin to form around the edge (~180F). Do not allow mixture to boil.
  • Remove from heat, add the chocolate, and cover for 5 minutes. Then use a whisk to combine chocolate until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined. Do not whisk or beat. The chocolate mixture will still be quite thin so it may seem like it won't come together, but keep working at it gently until it's all one color.
  • Cover the mixture and chill for 3 hours until fully set.


Coconut Pecan Filling:

  • In a saucepan combine 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, ½ cup butter, and 3 egg yolks.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla extract.
  • Cool until thick enough to spread or refrigerate until ready to assemble the trifle.



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