Black Forest Trifle Recipe
Indulge in the decadent layers of the Black Forest Trifle, where rich chocolate cake meets fluffy whipped cream and tart cherries. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making this trifle a show-stopping dessert for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is easy to assemble yet impressive enough to wow your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cake, cubed
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Layer half of the chocolate cake cubes in a trifle dish or individual glasses, followed by half of the cherry pie filling and half of the whipped cream.
- Repeat with the remaining chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg