Description
An impressive layered dessert combining chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate sponge cake, cubed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 jar sour cherries in syrup
- 2 tbsp Kirsch (optional)
- 1 bar dark chocolate, for garnish
- Fresh cherries, for garnish
- Fresh mint, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chocolate sponge cake into cubes, ensuring they are bite-sized.
- Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Layer cake cubes in a trifle bowl and drizzle with cherry syrup and Kirsch if desired.
- Add cherries, then spoon whipped cream over them.
- Repeat layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings, fresh cherries, and mint.
- Chill for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, substitute with pound cake or brownies. Make sure to chill to achieve the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Forest, dessert, holiday, trifle, chocolate