Description
A decadent and visually stunning Black Forest Trifle featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious cherry pie filling, creamy chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped cream, garnished with fresh cherries and chocolate for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 9×13 chocolate cake or brownie (baked according to package or homemade recipe)
Cherry Filling
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling (approx 2 cups), store bought or homemade
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy (or cherry juice for non-alcoholic version)
Chocolate Pudding
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding (90 grams each), prepared according to directions or homemade version
Whipped Cream
- 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream or double cream
- 2-4 tablespoons (15-30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Garnishing
- Fresh cherries
- Shaved chocolate
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the package directions or your chosen homemade recipe. Allow to cool completely and then cut the cake into 1-inch cubes.
- Make the Pudding: Prepare the chocolate pudding following the package instructions or your homemade recipe. Allow the pudding to cool fully before assembling.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Start mixing on low speed. Once the mixture begins to thicken and soft peaks form, increase the speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks are achieved.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a 9-inch trifle bowl, place half of the chocolate cake cubes as the base and press down lightly. Drizzle half of the kirsch or cherry brandy over the cake (or cherry juice if non-alcoholic). Layer half of the chocolate pudding over the cake, then half of the cherry pie filling, followed by half of the whipped cream. Repeat the layers ending with the whipped cream on top.
- Chill the Trifle: Cover the trifle bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, decorate the top with fresh cherries, shaved chocolate, chocolate sprinkles, and a dusting of icing sugar or cocoa powder. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- For a quicker version, use store-bought chocolate cake and pudding.
- The kirsch adds authentic cherry flavor but can be substituted with cherry juice for a non-alcoholic option.
- Ensure the pudding is cooled completely before layering to prevent melting the whipped cream.
- Chilling overnight enhances the blending of flavors and texture.
- Use a deep glass trifle bowl to showcase the beautiful layers of this dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
