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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Bliss

This Black Forest Trifle for Christmas layers chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries for a decadent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 store-bought or homemade Chocolate Cake moist base for the dessert
For the Cream
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream can substitute with whipped topping for a quicker option
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Cherries fresh preferred for best flavor
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings to enhance taste and presentation
Optional Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Kirsch or Cherry Juice for an alcohol-free version, use cherry juice

Equipment

  • Trifle dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions and cool completely.
  2. Whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, sweetening with powdered sugar to taste.
  3. Wash and pit the fresh cherries, slicing them in half for easy layering.
  4. Layer chocolate cake cubes, whipped cream, and cherries in a clear dish, repeating layers.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the trifle for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  6. Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use high-quality ingredients and chill well for flavor development.

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