Black Forest Trifle
A delightful Black Forest Trifle made with layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade)
- Cherry pie filling (canned or homemade)
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake by following the package instructions or your trusted recipe. Allow it to cool completely.
- Cut the cooled cake into bite-sized pieces and create a layer in a trifle dish.
- Spoon a generous layer of cherry pie filling over the chocolate cake pieces.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the cherries.
- Repeat the layers of cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream until all ingredients are used, ending with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
Notes
Can be made a day ahead, and flavors may intensify over time. Consider pairing with coffee or dessert wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg