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Christmas Black Forest Trifle – A Layered Dessert for the Holidays

Indulge in Christmas Black Forest Trifle – A Festive Layered Delight

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: German
Keyword: chocolate trifle, Christmas Black Forest Trifle, festive dessert, holiday dessert, layered dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400kcal
This Christmas Black Forest Trifle is a layered dessert perfect for the holidays, featuring chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Trifle dish
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake Use a moist cake as a foundation; feel free to use store-bought for convenience.

For the Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream works as a dairy-free alternative.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best results.

For the Fruit Layer

  • 2 cups Sweet Cherries Fresh is best for flavor.

For Garnishing

  • ½ cup Chocolate Shavings Cocoa powder or sprinkles can be used as alternatives.

Instructions

How to Make Christmas Black Forest Trifle

  • Prepare the chocolate cake according to your favorite recipe or package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before cutting.
  • In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • Cut the cooled chocolate cake into cubes.
  • Begin layering in your trifle dish: add a layer of chocolate cake cubes, followed by fresh cherries, and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Notes

Chill everything for best results. Consider layering with cherry juice for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg