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Black Forest Trifle

Black Forest Trifle: Indulge in this Easy, Layered Delight

Enjoy a delicious Black Forest Trifle made with chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • trifle bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • stand mixer

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 9x13 inch chocolate cake baked according to package directions
  • 30 ounces cherry pie filling store bought or homemade
  • 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy or cherry juice for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 boxes chocolate pudding 90 grams each, prepared according to directions

Whipped Cream

  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream or double cream
  • 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Garnishing

  • fresh cherries
  • shaved chocolate
  • chocolate sprinkles
  • icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions
 

For the Cake

  • Bake chocolate cake according to package directions.
  • Cool completely. Cut cake into 1” cubes.

For the Pudding

  • Prepare pudding as directed and allow to cool.

For the Whipped Cream

  • In a large bowl, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix on low speed until volume increases, then increase to medium-high until stiff peaks form.

Assemble

  • Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl and drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
  • Top with half of the pudding, cherries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers ending with whipped cream.
  • Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-4 hours or overnight for best results.
  • Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate sprinkles, or shaved chocolate if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

You may substitute whipped cream with 3 cups whipped topping for a quicker option.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Black Forest Trifle, cherry dessert, chocolate dessert, easy trifle, Layered Dessert, whipped cream
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