Description
A delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines layers of chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream, topped with chocolate shavings and almonds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 cup chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Once baked, allow it to cool completely before cutting it into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom.
- Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the cake cubes, followed by half of the whipped cream mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining cake cubes, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream.
- Top the trifle with chocolate shavings or grated chocolate and sprinkle sliced almonds if desired.
- Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of cherry liqueur to the cherry pie filling.
- You can also substitute the chocolate cake with brownies for a denser texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg