Description
Indulge in this decadent Black Forest Trifle, a delightful twist on the classic cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, creamy chocolate pudding, and whipped cream come together to create a luscious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Chocolate Cake/Brownie:
- One 9x13 chocolate cake or brownie
Cherry Filling:
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling
Cherry Brandy Mixture:
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy
- Cherry liqueur or amaretto
- Cherry juice (for non-alcoholic version)
Chocolate Pudding:
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix (90 grams each)
Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2–4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional Toppings:
- Fresh cherries
- Shaved chocolate
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Cake/Brownie: Bake a 9×13 chocolate cake or brownie according to package or recipe directions. Let it cool.
- Assemble Cherry Layers: In a trifle bowl, layer half of the cake/brownie, cherry pie filling, and the cherry brandy mixture.
- Add Chocolate Pudding: Layer prepared chocolate pudding on top of the cherry layer.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers of cake/brownie, cherry filling, and chocolate pudding.
- Whip Cream: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Finish Trifle: Top the trifle with whipped cream, fresh cherries, shaved chocolate, and chocolate sprinkles. Dust with icing sugar or cocoa powder.
- Chill: Refrigerate the trifle for 1-4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade cherry pie filling.
- Adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream according to your preference.
- Feel free to customize the trifle with additional toppings like nuts or extra fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60mg
