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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

This Black Forest Trifle for Christmas features layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, creating a festive and delightful dessert.
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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
  

Cake Layers
  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake homemade or store-bought
Cream Layer
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream heavy cream recommended
Fruit Layer
  • 2 cups Cherries fresh, canned, or frozen
Soaking
  • 1/2 cup Kirsch (Cherry Brandy) optional, substitute with cherry juice
Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings

Equipment

  • trifle dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake a rich chocolate cake according to your preferred recipe or package instructions and let it cool completely.
  2. Slice the cooled cake into even layers, approximately 1 inch thick.
Assembly
  1. In a trifle dish, start layering with chocolate cake pieces, followed by whipped cream and cherries.
  2. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
Chilling
  1. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
  1. Before serving, sprinkle chocolate shavings and add whole cherries on top for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the best quality ingredients for optimal flavor. It's best enjoyed cold, so do not reheat.

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