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Black Forest Trifle

Decadent Black Forest Trifle to Delight Your Holidays

A stunning Black Forest Trifle that combines chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream for a delightful holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Use a moist, high-quality chocolate cake or a boxed mix for convenience.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Whip until soft peaks form.
  • to taste tablespoons Sugar Adjust based on your preference.
For the Layers
  • 2 cups Cherries Opt for fresh or canned cherries; bourbon-soaked cherries enhance flavor.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Shavings Use dark chocolate for garnish.
Optional Variations
  • 1 cup Raspberries Swap for cherries if desired.
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Use instead of whipped cream for a richer taste.
  • to taste tablespoons Cherry Liqueur Drizzle into cake layers for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • trifle dish or serving cups
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan, then prepare your chocolate cake batter. Bake and let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely for about 30 minutes before cutting into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, pour 2 cups of heavy cream. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Gradually add sugar to taste, then beat until thick and holds firm peaks.
  3. In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer chocolate cake cubes, whipped cream, and cherries. Repeat until filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove from refrigerator before serving. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, then serve with a large spoon for even portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for best flavor; store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing the trifle, but cake layers can be frozen separately for up to 1 month.

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