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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Everyone Will Love

This indulgent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas layers chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries for a stunning and easy holiday 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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 batch chocolate cake store-bought or homemade
  • 1 batch brownies optional, for denser texture
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream whipped until fluffy
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt optional substitute
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for twist
For the Cherries
  • 2 cups fresh cherries or canned cherries, drained
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for decoration
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Trifle Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Handheld mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your favorite recipe. Once cooled, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  3. In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherries, and whipped cream repeatedly until full.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Before serving, top with whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for optimal flavor melding. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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