Black Forest Trifle
A delectable Black Forest Trifle made with layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and creamy whipped cream.
Equipment
- trifle bowl
- mixing bowl
- stand mixer
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 9x13 inch chocolate cake baked according to package directions or homemade
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling store bought or homemade
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy can substitute with cherry juice for non-alcoholic version
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding 90 grams each, prepared according to directions
Whipped Cream
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar (15-30 grams)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnishing
- fresh cherries
- shaved chocolate
- chocolate sprinkles
- icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
For the Cake
- Bake chocolate cake according to package directions or homemade recipe.
- Cool completely. Cut cake into 1-inch cubes.
For the Pudding
- Prepare pudding as directed or using homemade recipe and allow to cool.
For the Whipped Cream
- In a large bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Start mixing on low speed until soft peaks form, then increase to medium-high until stiff peaks form.
Assemble
- Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl, pressing down slightly.
- Drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
- Top with half of the pudding, 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. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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