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Black Forest Trifle

Indulge in Decadence: Irresistible Black Forest Trifle

This Black Forest Trifle combines rich chocolate, tart cherries, and fluffy whipped cream for a quick, no-bake dessert that's sure to impress.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Black Forest Trifle, cherry dessert, chocolate dessert, Easy Dessert, No-Bake Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • trifle dish
  • sharp knife
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 cups chocolate cake prepared

For the Layers

  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • ½ cup cherries fresh or canned
  • 1 cup cherry juice for soaking, optional

For the Garnish

  • ¼ cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle

  • Prepare your chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  • Cut the cooled cake into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1-inch cubes.
  • In a clear trifle dish or a large glass bowl, add half of the chocolate cake pieces to the bottom, forming a solid base.
  • Drizzle cherry juice over the layer of chocolate cake, allowing it to soak in for about ¼ cup.
  • Spread a layer of whipped cream over the soaked chocolate cake, aiming for about 1 cup for proper coverage.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of cherries evenly over the whipped cream layer.
  • Repeat steps 3 through 6 with the remaining chocolate cake, cherry juice, whipped cream, and cherries for two complete layers.
  • Garnish the top layer of your trifle with chocolate shavings.
  • Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.

Notes

Using quality ingredients will elevate your Black Forest Trifle's overall flavor. Allowing it to chill enhances the overall taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg