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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Indulge in Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Bliss

This Black Forest Trifle for Christmas is a delightful dessert that layers chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake
  • 1 package moist chocolate cake mix Or use favorite homemade version
Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream For homemade whipped cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar To taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh cherries Or use canned cherries or raspberries as alternatives
Garnish
  • 1 cup chocolate shavings Optional, use dark, milk, or white chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Kirsch Optional, skip for non-alcoholic

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • large mixing bowl
  • Trifle dish or glass cups
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions at 350°F (175°C) and let cool.
  2. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then add sugar and vanilla to taste.
  3. In a trifle dish, layer cake pieces, whipped cream, and cherries, repeating layers.
  4. Chill assembled trifle for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This trifle is great for make-ahead preparation and can be customized with various fruits or flavors.

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