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Black Forest Trifle

Decadent Black Forest Trifle: A Festive Holiday Treat

Experience the indulgence of Black Forest Trifle, a visually stunning dessert perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 large Chocolate Cake Store-bought or homemade
For the Creamy Layers
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Mix in powdered sugar for extra sweetness
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh or bourbon cherries/raspberries
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings Choose dark or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • trifle dish or individual serving glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle
  1. Prepare all ingredients including chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
  2. Layer crumbled chocolate cake at the bottom of a trifle dish.
  3. Add half of the whipped cream over the chocolate cake layer.
  4. Scatter a layer of fresh cherries evenly on top of the whipped cream.
  5. Repeat layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries until the dish is filled.
  6. Garnish the top with chocolate shavings and whole cherries.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak chocolate cake layers in cherry juice for flavor. Use freshly whipped cream to avoid graininess. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving to meld flavors.

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