Black Forest Trifle
Delicious Black Forest Trifle with layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
Equipment
- Trifle bowl
- Stand Mixer
- Whisk attachment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 1 9×13 pan chocolate cake or brownie baked according to package or recipe directions
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling store-bought or homemade
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy or other cherry liqueur, cherry juice for non-alcoholic
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding 90 grams each, prepared
- 1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream or double cream
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar 15-30 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- fresh cherries for garnishing
- shaved chocolate for garnishing
- chocolate sprinkles for garnishing
- icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake chocolate cake according to package directions or homemade recipe.
- Cool completely. Cut cake into 1” cubes.
- Prepare pudding as directed and allow to cool.
- Prepare whipped cream by mixing cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
- Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries and half of the whipped cream. Repeat layers ending with whipping cream.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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