Description
Christmas Black Forest Trifle is a festive delight that layers rich chocolate cake, tart cherries, and fluffy whipped cream into a show-stopping dessert. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this trifle not only dazzles with its presentation but also offers a symphony of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare, it promises to be the centerpiece of your Christmas celebrations, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate cake cubes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup pitted sour cherries
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 oz chocolate shavings (for topping)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for garnish)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them all for easy access.
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Let cool and cut into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar; whip until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Start layering in a trifle dish: Begin with chocolate cake cubes, followed by sour cherries, then whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering process until the dish is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top. Garnish with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle portion (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg