Description
A luscious layered dessert combining rich chocolate cake, sweet cherries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your favorite recipe. Let the cake cool completely before cutting it into 1-inch cubes.
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cherries: If using fresh cherries, pit and chop them. If using canned cherries, drain and reserve the juice. Mix the cherries with cherry juice for extra flavor.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom. Spoon half of the vanilla pudding over the cake, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle half the cherries on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, pudding, whipped cream, and cherries.
- Let it Chill: Cover the trifle (or individual servings) with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight to enhance the flavor.
Notes
For best flavor, chill your mixing bowl and beaters beforehand when whipping cream. The trifle can be made a day in advance for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: black forest trifle, chocolate dessert, holiday dessert, layered dessert, festive dessert