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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Celebrations

Delight in this Black Forest Trifle, a no-bake dessert combining chocolate cake, tart cherries, and whipped cream, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer
  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake Use a rich, moist cake; pre-made options are a quick shortcut.
Cherry Layer
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh or canned, ensure they're well-drained.
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Optional: sweeten with powdered sugar.
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings These add a decorative touch; cocoa powder or chocolate chips work as substitutes.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • trifle dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking chocolate cake from scratch. Bake for 30-40 minutes and cool before slicing.
  2. Wash and pit fresh cherries or drain canned cherries. Slice fresh cherries in half for the trifle.
  3. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Optionally add powdered sugar.
  4. In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake, followed by cherries and whipped cream. Repeat until ingredients are used.
  5. Finish with a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill tools before whipping cream for best results. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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