Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream in this delightful Black Forest Trifle recipe. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Layers:
- 2 cans cherry pie filling (21 ounces each)
- 1 (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate shavings
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Follow the package instructions to make the chocolate cake. Let it cool and cut into cubes.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare the Layers: Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk. In a trifle dish, layer cake cubes, pudding, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream. Repeat layers and finish with whipped cream, chocolate, and cherries.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, brush cake layers with cherry liqueur or syrup.
- You can make individual trifles in glasses for easy serving at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
