Black Forest Trifle: The Best Indulgence for Your Christmas Table
Indulge in the rich flavors of a Black Forest Trifle this Christmas with layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cooled, cut it into cubes.
- In a trifle dish, layer the cake cubes, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder on top and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use cherry liqueur on the cake layers.
- Make sure to refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg