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
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe. Let it cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
- In a bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a mixer to whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- If using canned cherries, drain them and keep the juice. If using fresh cherries, wash and pit them. Set aside some cherries for garnish.
- In a large trifle dish or individual glasses, start layering: add a layer of chocolate cake cubes, then a layer of cherries, followed by a layer of vanilla pudding and whipped cream. Repeat until the dish is full, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
- Cover the trifle and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle cocoa powder on top and garnish with chocolate shavings and cherries.
Notes
Prepare the trifle a day in advance for enhanced flavor as the layers meld together overnight. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: trifle, chocolate dessert, Black Forest, Christmas dessert