Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate cake, cherries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream in this delightful Black Forest Trifle, a perfect dessert for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherries:
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
Vanilla Pudding:
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
Other:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions. Cut into cubes.
- Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare the cherries: Drain canned cherries or chop fresh cherries and mix with juice.
- Assemble the trifle: Layer cake, pudding, cherries, and cream. Repeat layers. Top with chocolate and cherries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
