Luxurious Black Forest Trifle That Will Wow Your Guests

This Black Forest Trifle is a visually stunning dessert layered with chocolate sponge, cherries, and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 3

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: German

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake

1 batch Chocolate Sponge Cake Use dark chocolate brownie cubes for a fudgier texture.

For the Filling

2 cups Cherries (fresh or canned) Can swap for raspberries.
1/4 cup Cherry Liqueur Optional; raspberry liqueur also works.

For the Cream

2 cups Whipped Cream Add cream cheese or gelatin for stability.

For Garnishing

1/2 cup Almond Slivers or Chopped Pistachios Toast slivers for enhanced aroma.

Equipment

Trifle dish
Mixing Bowl
Electric Mixer
Oven

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake Chocolate Sponge Cake. Cool completely and slice into cubes.
Pit cherries if necessary and slice in half. Macerate with sugar and cherry liqueur for 15 minutes.
Whip cold heavy cream until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip. Refrigerate.
Layer chocolate cake, cherry mixture, and whipped cream in a trifle dish until full, aiming for three layers of each.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Before serving, add whipped cream on top and garnish with toasted almond slivers or pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your heavy cream is chilled before whipping for the best volume. Don’t over-whip the cream to maintain its lightness. Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours for flavors to meld.

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