Description
Indulgent black forest trifle blends rich chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream in a mesmerizing German-inspired dessert. Layers of moist cake, kirsch-soaked fruit, and silky cream invite you to savor each luxurious spoonful of this classic sweet sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch/23 cm) chocolate cake (store-bought or homemade), cut into cubes
- 2 cups (480 ml) cherry pie filling or pitted fresh cherries
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
Liquids and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cherry liqueur or juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing and Decoration Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
- Fresh cherries
- Additional chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Whip the cream to a luxurious consistency by vigorously beating heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it forms stiff, cloud-like peaks. Reserve this airy mixture for later assembly.
- Prepare chocolate cake cubes by cutting them into uniform bite-sized pieces. Enhance flavor by delicately drizzling cherry liqueur or juice over the cake fragments to infuse moisture and depth.
- Create the first foundation layer in a transparent trifle vessel by carefully spreading an even tier of chocolate cake cubes across the bottom, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously cascade cherry pie filling over the cake layer, allowing the vibrant crimson mixture to nestle between the chocolate fragments.
- Gently spread a voluminous layer of whipped cream across the cherry filling, creating a smooth, elegant surface. Sprinkle a delicate shower of chocolate shavings to add texture and visual appeal.
- Repeat the layering sequence two additional times, alternating cake, cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings to build a visually stunning dessert landscape.
- Crown the final layer with a pristine blanket of whipped cream, creating a billowy, inviting summit.
- Artfully garnish the trifle’s peak with fresh, glossy cherries and an elegant dusting of chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of two hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and meld into a cohesive, indulgent experience.
- Serve chilled, revealing the spectacular layers when scooped into individual portions.
Notes
- Choose dark chocolate cake for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that complements the sweet cherries.
- Drain cherry pie filling slightly to prevent excess liquid from making the cake soggy and maintain the trifle’s structural integrity.
- Grate high-quality dark chocolate directly over each layer for more pronounced chocolate taste and an elegant presentation.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped cream with Greek yogurt or use low-fat whipping cream to reduce calories without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg