Indulgent Black Forest Trifle That Will Wow Your Guests

This Black Forest Trifle combines rich chocolate cake, luscious cherries, and fluffy whipped cream, creating a delightful dessert experience.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 35

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 2 35

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 Chocolate cake Use a boxed mix or your favorite homemade recipe

For the Filling

2 cups Heavy whipping cream Whip until soft peaks form
½ cup Powdered sugar Helps to sweeten the cream without gritty texture
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor
2 cups Cherries Fresh or jarred

For the Topping

1 Chocolate shavings For garnishing

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
electric mixer
baking pan
Trifle bowl or serving cups

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions and bake for 30-35 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the cake is cooled, cut it into cubes or crumble it for layering.
In a trifle bowl or cups, layer chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
Repeat layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream.
Garnish with chocolate shavings, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Serve after chilling, encouraging guests to enjoy the delightful layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make ahead for best results. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days but ideally consume within 1-2 days for best texture and flavor.

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