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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: Effortless Indulgence

Enjoy a festive Black Forest Trifle for Christmas with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries for effortless indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 recipe Chocolate Cake Opt for a moist cake or brownies.
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Consider using stabilized whipped cream.
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Cherries (Fresh or Canned) Fresh dark cherries are ideal when in season.
For the Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Kirsch (Cherry Liqueur) Can omit for a non-alcoholic version.
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings Alternatively, use cocoa powder.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Trifle Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bake a moist chocolate cake according to your favorite recipe and allow it to cool. Cut cake into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form and mix in sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Layer the trifle starting with cake cubes, followed by whipped cream and cherries. Repeat layers, finishing with whipped cream and garnishing with chocolate shavings.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider making the trifle a day in advance for optimal flavor blending.

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