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Black Forest Trifle

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Your Holiday Celebration

Indulge in a rich and flavorful Black Forest Trifle, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 cake chocolate cake homemade or store-bought
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream whipped until soft peaks form
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla
For the Cherries
  • 2 cups fresh or jarred cherries consider bourbon cherries for extra flavor

Equipment

  • trifle dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle
  1. Bake the chocolate cake according to your recipe or package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into small cubes.
  2. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. In a trifle dish, layer the chocolate cake cubes, whipped cream, and cherries. Repeat layers until the dish is filled, finishing with whipped cream.
  4. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with extra whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill bowls and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Layer cherries just before serving to keep them fresh.

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