Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: An Indulgent Festive Delight
A delightful Black Forest Trifle perfect for the festive season, combining layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, grated
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into cubes.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the cake cubes, followed by half of the cherry pie filling, and half of the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder and grated chocolate over the top for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, consider adding shaved chocolate on top.
- This trifle can be prepared a day in advance to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg