Decadent Christmas Black Forest Trifle for Holiday Joy

This Christmas Black Forest Trifle features delicious layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, making it a must-try festive dessert.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Chill Time 2

Total Time 3

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cake Chocolate Cake Store-bought sponge cake can save time.

For the Whipped Cream

2 cups Heavy Cream Provides rich texture.
2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best flavor.

For the Cherries

2 cups Fresh Cherries Use in-season for best flavor.
1 cup Canned or Frozen Cherries Drain well before use.
1 cup Raspberries Use as an alternative to cherries.

For Garnishing

1 cup Chocolate Shavings Adds visual appeal.

Equipment

Trifle dish
Mixing Bowl
Electric Mixer
wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by baking your chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your favorite recipe. Cool and slice into cubes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
Wash and pit fresh cherries; slice them in half. If using canned cherries, ensure they are well-drained.
In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes, followed by whipped cream, then cherries. Repeat the layers until all are used.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This trifle can be made a day in advance. Ensure to chill it so the layers meld beautifully.

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