Black Forest Trifle: Indulgent Layers of Chocolate Bliss
Delight in a Black Forest Trifle featuring layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream.
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Trifle bowl
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Cake and Filling
- 1 9x13 chocolate cake or brownie baked according to package or recipe directions
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling store bought or homemade
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy or cherry juice for non-alcoholic version
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding 90 grams each, prepared according to directions
Whipped Cream
- 1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnishing
- to taste fresh cherries
- to taste shaved chocolate
- to taste chocolate sprinkles
- to taste icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
For the Cake
- Bake chocolate cake according to package directions or homemade recipe.
- Cool completely. Cut cake into 1" cubes.
For the Pudding
- Prepare pudding as directed or using the homemade recipe and allow to cool.
For the Whipped Cream
- Prepare whipped cream by mixing heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble
- Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
- Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries, and half of the whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with whipped cream.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate sprinkles, or shaved chocolate if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
This trifle is best enjoyed chilled and can be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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