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Black Forest Trifle

Decadent Black Forest Trifle to Elevate Your Holiday Table

Experience the rich layers of chocolate, cherries, and cream in this Black Forest Trifle, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 layer chocolate cake moist base layer that can be substituted with store-bought cake
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream for best creamy texture
For the Cherries
  • 2 cups fresh cherries ideal for sweetness and tartness; can substitute with raspberries or canned cherries
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup chocolate shavings optional garnish; can use dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Equipment

  • trifle dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by baking your chocolate cake according to the package instructions, preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to cool completely.
  2. Pour heavy cream into a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Gently fold in a touch of sugar for sweetness.
  3. Wash and pit fresh cherries, then slice in half. If using canned cherries, drain excess liquid. Reserve whole cherries for garnishing.
  4. In a clear trifle dish, layer chocolate cake pieces, then halved cherries, and whipped cream. Repeat until reaching the top, finishing with whipped cream.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings and reserved whole cherries on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use high-quality ingredients and allow chilling for optimal flavor melding. Serve in a clear dish to showcase the layers.

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