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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Bliss

Experience the festive cheer with this Black Forest Trifle for Christmas, featuring layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 servings
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 Heavy Whipping Cream Essential for fluffy texture
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of cherries
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for the best aroma
For the Layers
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh or canned, consider bourbon cherries

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Trifle dish or large glass bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cake: Bake a rich chocolate cake according to instructions, cool completely, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Whip the Cream: Mix heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until firm peaks form.
  3. Layer the Trifle: In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake pieces, whipped cream, and cherries; repeat until ingredients are used.
  4. Chill the Trifle: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Serve with Flair: Add whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or cherries on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Use high-quality ingredients for best results.

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