Black Forest Trifle: An Indulgent Treat for Any Occasion
A decadent dessert combining layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries that is perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chocolate cake
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Cut the chocolate cake into cubes and layer it in a trifle dish with whipped cream and cherries.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Drizzle cherry pie filling over the top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache.
- Use fresh cherries for garnish if available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, dessert, chocolate, cherries, indulgent treat