Black Forest Trifle
350kcal
Ingredients
Cake and Pudding
- 1 box chocolate cake mix Or use 1 homemade chocolate cake.
- 2 cups vanilla pudding Store-bought or homemade.
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream For whipping.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherries
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries Pitted, with juice or syrup.
- 1/4 cup cherry juice From the canned cherries or fresh.
Garnish
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings Or grated chocolate.
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Optional for garnish.
Method
Prepare the Cake
- Bake the cake according to the box or recipe. Let it cool fully, then cut or break it into bite-size pieces.
Whip the Cream
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Prepare the Cherries
- If using canned cherries, drain some juice into a small bowl and keep the cherries. Add 1/4 cup cherry juice to the cherries for extra flavor. If using fresh, simmer briefly with a little sugar and 1/4 cup water to make a syrup, then cool.
Assemble the Trifle
- In a clear trifle bowl, place a layer of cake pieces.
- Spoon cherries and some juice over the cake, then add a layer of vanilla pudding.
- Spread whipped cream on top. Repeat the layers until the bowl is full.
- Finish with whipped cream on top.
Let it Chill
- Cover and chill the trifle for at least 2 hours or overnight to help the layers set and flavors blend.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein4gFat15gSaturated Fat10gSodium200mgFiber2gSugar25g
Notes
The trifle can be made ahead of time and is perfect for parties. Use day-old cake for firmer layers, and drain canned cherries but save some juice for extra flavor.