Description
Black Forest trifle is a layered dessert inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, featuring chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cake, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling or sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup chocolate pudding or chocolate custard
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings
- 2 tablespoons cherry syrup or juice
Instructions
- Place half of the chocolate cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle bowl or serving glasses.
- Drizzle cake lightly with cherry syrup or juice.
- Spread half of the chocolate pudding over the cake layer.
- Add a layer of cherries followed by a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
- Finish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade chocolate cake.
- Kirsch can be added for a traditional flavor if desired.
- Best served chilled for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German