Black Forest Trifle for Christmas
A delightful layered dessert of rich chocolate cake, luscious whipped cream, and juicy cherries, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the trifle
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix Prepared according to package directions
- 1 cup Heavy cream For whipping
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar To sweeten the whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor
- 2 cups Cherries Canned or fresh, pitted and with juice or syrup
- 1/4 cup Cherry juice From canned cherries or fresh
- 2 cups Vanilla pudding Store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate shavings For decoration
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder Optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions, then allow it to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- If using canned cherries, drain and reserve the liquid. For fresh cherries, pit them and combine with a splash of cherry juice.
Assembly
- In a large glass bowl, start layering with pieces of chocolate cake.
- Add a layer of vanilla pudding over the cake.
- Follow with a layer of the cherry mixture.
- Top with a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering process until the bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.
Chilling
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add almond extract to the whipped cream or use homemade pudding. Avoid freezing as it can ruin the textures.