Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Black Forest Trifle, a delightful dessert layered with chocolate cake, cherry filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. This impressive trifle is perfect for special occasions or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- One 9×13 chocolate cake or brownie, baked and cut into 1” cubes
For the Cherry Filling:
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy
For the Chocolate Pudding:
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix, prepared
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2–4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For 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 or homemade recipe. Cool and cut into cubes.
- For the Pudding: Prepare pudding according to package or homemade recipe. Allow to cool.
- For the Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Layer cake, cherries, pudding, and whipped cream in a trifle bowl. Chill before serving. Garnish with cherries, chocolate, and sprinkles.
Notes
- You can customize this trifle by using different types of cake or adding nuts for extra crunch.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace kirsch with cherry juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Chocolate, Cherry, Dessert, Trifle Recipe
