Black Forest Trifle: An Indulgent Treat for Every Occasion
This Black Forest Trifle is a decadent dessert that combines layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cake, crumbled
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup cherry juice
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the chocolate cake at the bottom.
- Drizzle half of the cherry juice over the cake.
- Add a layer of whipped cream on top of the cake.
- Then add a layer of cherries.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Use fresh cherries in season for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, dessert, chocolate, trifle