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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Indulge in Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Bliss

This Black Forest Trifle for Christmas combines rich chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and cherries into a stunning dessert that's perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake Store-bought or homemade
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Substitute with cool whip for convenience
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or use almond extract for a different flavor
For the Layers
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh or canned, preferably bourbon cherries
  • 1 cup Chocolate Shavings Dark chocolate recommended

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Trifle dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chocolate cake according to instructions. Cool completely and cut into cubes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, pour in chilled heavy cream and vanilla extract. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherries with juice, and whipped cream. Repeat until dish is filled.
  4. Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings and additional cherries on top for decoration.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve chilled, scooping out portions to showcase the layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Prepare the trifle a day in advance for optimal taste.

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