Keto Chocolate Trifle
Published June 1, 2023 • Updated February 2, 2026
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This keto chocolate trifle has layers of moist boxed chocolate cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and rich chocolate whipped cream - all sugar-free for a show-stopping dessert that is easy to make and enjoyed by all, even people who don't eat low carb!
Simple low-carb desserts like this chocolate trifle are the ideal dish to take to a potluck or cookout. Similar to the berry trifle, it’s an impressive treat you can bring that doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to make, yet it tastes like you did. Plus, it’s so good, no one will know it’s sugar free or keto unless you tell them!
With shortcut ingredients like boxed cake mix and pudding mix, you can whip up this dessert in just 30 minutes. The chocolate trifle has the perfect balance of flavors and textures, with layers of moist, spongy chocolate cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and rich chocolate whipped cream. All sugar-free and low carb, so you can enjoy a real dessert without blowing your macros.
Make a large trifle to share or turn it into individual portion-controlled mini trifles, so you can easily track how much you are getting. Or turn it into a poke cake and let the creamy pudding soak into the cake for an irresistible treat everyone will enjoy.
How to make a chocolate trifle
This chocolate trifle is easy to make when you follow this semi-homemade recipe:
- Make a sugar free chocolate cake from a box cake mix. Follow the package instructions for mixing, but bake on a quarter baking sheet for 10 minutes at 375°F.
- While cake is cooling, prepare the vanilla pudding by using boxed sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups of nut milk and 1/3 cup heavy cream. Pudding will be runny and have a slightly thickened consistency.
- Whip up some chocolate whipped cream by beating heavy whipping cream with sugar free sweetener and unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Assemble the trifle by layering down pudding, cubed chocolate cake, chocolate whipped cream, more pudding and finishing with a dollop of more chocolate whipped cream.
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Keto Chocolate Cake Layer Ingredients
1 package keto chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to make cake -
quarter sheet baking tray
Sugar Free Pudding Layer Ingredients
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1.7 oz package sugar free pudding
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2 cups nut milk
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Whipped Cream Layer Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar free sweetener
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Make chocolate cake batter
Prepare chocolate cake batter according to the directions on the box. Bake as directed on the package.
- keto chocolate cake mix
- additional ingredients needed according to package
Cube cake
Once cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting it into cubes. Set aside.
Make thinned out vanilla pudding
To a large bowl, combine sugar free pudding mix with 2 cups of nut milk and 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream. Mix with an electric mixer over medium speed for 3-4 minutes until pudding mix is dissolved and mixture has thickened slightly. Set aside.
- 1 box sugar free pudding
- 2 cups nut milk
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Whip up the whipped cream
In a large bowl, beat heavy cream over medium speed using an electric mixer until frothy. Add sugar free sweetener and cocoa powder. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar free powdered sweetener
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Assemble the trifle
To a trifle dish, pour about half of the pudding mixture to the bottom of the dish. Top with cubed or crumbled cake. Spread about half the whipped cream on top of the cake to form an even layer. Pour remaining pudding mixture on top of the whipped cream layer. Decorate the trifle with dollops of chocolate whipped cream piped with a piping bag. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
