Black Forest Trifle
A delicious Black Forest Trifle made with layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream.
Equipment
- oven
- Stand Mixer
- Trifle bowl
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Cake and Pudding Layer
- 1 whole chocolate cake or brownie 9x13 size, baked
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling approximately 2 cups
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy or any cherry liqueur
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding 90 grams each, prepared
Whipped Cream and Garnish
- 1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- fresh cherries for garnish
- shaved chocolate for garnish
- chocolate sprinkles for garnish
- icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake chocolate cake according to package directions or homemade recipe.
- Cool completely and cut cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Prepare pudding as directed and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, add heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until stiff peaks form.
Layering
- Place half of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl. Drizzle with half the kirsch if using.
- Top with half of the pudding, half of the cherries, and half of the whipped cream.
- Repeat layers ending with whipped 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.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg
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