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The Best Easy Black Forest Trifle You’ll Ever Make


  • Author: Marlene Quinn
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A deliciously layered dessert featuring moist chocolate cake, tart cherries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

  • Chocolate Cake
  • Fresh, frozen, or canned pitted cherries
  • Heavy cream
  • Confectioner’s sugar
  • Vanilla extract (optional)
  • Kirsch (Cherry Brandy) or cherry juice (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bake the chocolate cake and let it cool completely before slicing into layers.
  2. Prep the cherries by pitting and slicing them; mix with sugar and let sit for 20 minutes.
  3. Whip the heavy cream with confectioner’s sugar until stiff peaks form; add vanilla if desired.
  4. In a glass bowl or individual cups, layer chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, repeating until all ingredients are used.
  5. Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Avoid over-soaking the cake in cherry juice to prevent sogginess. Use generous amounts of whipped cream for a creamy texture.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Layering
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, dessert, chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream