Description
A visually stunning and delicious Black Forest Trifle made with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries, and vanilla pudding—perfect for the holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the box instructions or your homemade recipe. Let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into bite-sized cubes.
- In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with a mixer until it starts to thicken.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until soft peaks form.
- For the cherries, drain canned cherries and reserve the juice or pit and slice fresh cherries.
- In a bowl, mix cherries with the reserved cherry juice and let soak.
- Begin assembling the trifle: Start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of a clear trifle dish.
- Add a layer of cherries on top of the cake.
- Spread a layer of vanilla pudding over the cherries.
- Top with a generous layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top, finishing with whipped cream.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and optional cocoa powder.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g