Decadent Black Forest Trifle: Your New Holiday Favorite

Experience the richness of Black Forest Trifle, a delightful dessert with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Chill Time 4

Total Time 5

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

1 loaf Chocolate cake moist, store-bought or homemade

For the Whipped Cream

2 cups Heavy cream opt for higher stability

For the Cherries

2 cups Fresh or canned cherries fresh preferred; can swap for frozen

For the Kirsch

¼ cup Kirsch use cherry juice for non-alcoholic version

For the Garnish

½ cup Chocolate shavings use dark chocolate

Equipment

Oven
Trifle Dish
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chocolate cake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and cooling completely.
In a trifle dish, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes, sprinkle with Kirsch or cherry juice, add a layer of whipped cream, and top with cherries.
Repeat the layers with remaining chocolate cake cubes, additional Kirsch, whipped cream, and cherries until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight to meld flavors.
Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings and extra cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure whipped cream is whipped to soft peaks; use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.

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