Black Forest Trifle
A decadent and visually stunning dessert layering rich chocolate cake, juicy cherries, and creamy whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake, cut into cubes
- 2 cups pitted sour cherries (fresh or jarred)
- 1/2 cup cherry juice or Kirsch (optional)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding or custard
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- If using cherry juice or Kirsch, gently drizzle it over the chocolate cake cubes to moisten them.
- In a large trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer one-third of the chocolate cake cubes evenly.
- Top the cake layer with half of the pitted cherries.
- Spread half of the vanilla pudding or custard over the cherries.
- Add a layer of whipped cream over the pudding.
- Repeat the layers once more: chocolate cake, cherries, pudding, and whipped cream.
- Finish with a final layer of cake cubes and a generous topping of whipped cream.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and a few cherries on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, drizzle a little Kirsch over the cake layers or substitute vanilla pudding with chocolate pudding for a richer taste.