Heaven in a Bowl: 5 Reasons You Need This Ultimate Comfort Recipe
This Heaven in a Bowl dessert recipe layers spongy vanilla cake, creamy chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries, and a delicate whipped cream, making it the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packages vanilla cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water
- 12 oz chocolate mousse mix prepared according to package instructions
- 4 cups fresh raspberries rinse and dry
- 16 oz whipped cream thawed if frozen
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bake the vanilla cakes according to package directions. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before cutting.
- Prepare the chocolate mousse as directed on the package. Set aside for assembly.
- In a large trifle bowl, layer half of the cake cubes to form the base layer.
- Spread half of the chocolate mousse over the cake layer, smoothing with a spatula.
- Add a layer of fresh raspberries on top of the mousse.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, mousse, and raspberries.
- Top with whipped cream and additional raspberries for garnish.
Notes
This dessert can be made in advance up to a day before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.