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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Delicious Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Bliss

A festive and stunning Black Forest Trifle for Christmas combining chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Chocolate Cake Store-bought or homemade
For the Cream
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Heavy cream or non-dairy alternative
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh, canned, or frozen
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings Use dark chocolate or other types as preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Trifle Dish
  • cutting board
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chocolate cake according to package or recipe instructions, then cool completely.
  2. In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream and sugar, then whip to stiff peaks for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Cut the cooled chocolate cake into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Layer the trifle starting with cake cubes, then cherries, followed by whipped cream. Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream.
  5. Garnish with chocolate shavings on top of whipped cream.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble a day in advance for best flavor. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing the assembled trifle.

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