Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream in this delightful Black Forest Trifle. This no-bake dessert is a perfect combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 prepared chocolate cake or brownies (cubed)
Cherry Layer:
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup cherry liqueur or cherry juice (optional)
Whipped Cream Layer:
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
Garnish:
- Dark chocolate shavings or curls
- Fresh cherries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chocolate cake or brownies: into small cubes.
- Whip the cold heavy cream: with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the trifle: Layer chocolate cake cubes, cherry pie filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream in a large trifle dish or individual glasses. Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish: Top with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use store-bought cake and pudding.
- For a more intense flavor, soak the cake cubes briefly in cherry liqueur before layering.
- This dessert can be made up to a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
