Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings in this delightful Black Forest Trifle. A stunning and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake:
- 1 chocolate cake (boxed or homemade), baked and cooled
Cherry Layer:
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional:
- 1 bar (3.5 ounces) dark chocolate, shaved or grated
- Maraschino cherries or fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the Cake: Cut the cooled chocolate cake into small cubes.
- Whip Cream: Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer: In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream twice.
- Top and Chill: Top with chocolate shavings, garnish with cherries, and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, drizzle with cherry liqueur or Kirsch.
- You can use store-bought chocolate cake or brownies for convenience.
- Make a day ahead and refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering (No-Bake)
- Cuisine: German-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
