Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent layers of our Black Forest Trifle, a dessert that elegantly combines moist chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and tart cherries. This stunning layered treat is perfect for celebrations or as a sweet escape any day. Each spoonful promises to delight your taste buds with its harmonious balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cake (cubed)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely, then cut into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom. Add half of the cherry pie filling followed by half of the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Dust cocoa powder over the final layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg