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Black Forest Trifle

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Effortless Holiday Joy

This Black Forest Trifle mixes layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries for a festive dessert that's easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Use store-bought for convenience or homemade for personal touch
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Homemade preferred
For the Layers
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh or can substitute with frozen or canned
  • 0.5 cup Kirsch (Cherry Brandy) Optional; can use cherry juice for a non-alcoholic version
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • trifle dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bake your chocolate cake according to the package or homemade recipe instructions and allow it to cool completely.
  2. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3–5 minutes. Optionally fold in confectioners' sugar or vanilla extract.
  3. In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes evenly at the bottom.
  4. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cake cubes, covering them entirely.
  5. Scatter a layer of cherries over the whipped cream and drizzle with Kirsch if using.
  6. Continue layering with cake, whipped cream, and cherries until ingredients are used up, finishing with whipped cream.
  7. Garnish with chocolate shavings and whole cherries, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  8. Serve in bowls or glasses for individual portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the trifle chill overnight before serving. Adjust sweetness of whipped cream according to preference.

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