Description
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate, fluffy whipped cream, and tart cherries, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a cake pan according to package instructions or your homemade recipe.
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 30-35 minutes).
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream. Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Using an electric mixer, whip on high speed until soft peaks form. Don’t overwhip; it should be creamy, not buttery.
- If using canned cherries, drain them, reserving the juice. Combine the 2 cups of cherries with 1/4 cup of cherry juice in a bowl. Set aside so the flavors meld.
- In your trifle bowl, start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes. Spoon a layer of the cherry mixture over the cake.
- Add a generous layer of vanilla pudding followed by a dollop of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until the bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and cocoa powder for garnish.
- Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can.
Notes
For optimal texture, consume within 2-3 days. This dessert can be made a day ahead, but the cake may become soggy over time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered Dessert
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Christmas Dessert, Layered Cake, Holiday Treat, Chocolate Dessert