Black Forest Trifle: An Indulgent Holiday Delight for Christmas
Enjoy a luscious Black Forest Trifle that combines layers of chocolate cake, rich cream, and tart cherries, perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Cut the cooled chocolate cake into cubes.
- In a trifle dish, layer the cake cubes, cherries, and whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, use cherry syrup instead of liqueur.
- Can be prepared a day in advance for easier hosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg