Description
A delightful dessert combining layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and cream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 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 (from the canned cherries or fresh)
- 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
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe. Allow it to cool completely before cutting it into small cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or whisk to whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. Set it aside.
- If using canned cherries, drain them but save the juice. If using fresh cherries, pit and slice them. Mix the cherries with the cherry juice in a bowl.
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the ingredients. Start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes, then add a layer of cherries, followed by a layer of vanilla pudding. Next, add a layer of whipped cream. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of the glass or dish, finishing with whipped cream. Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top and dust with cocoa powder if desired.
- Cover the trifle and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh cherries when in season. You may also use store-bought cherry pie filling to save time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dessert, trifle, chocolate cake, holiday, Black Forest