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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Indulge This Christmas with Black Forest Trifle Delight

A stunning Black Forest Trifle for Christmas that combines layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 whole Chocolate Cake homemade or store-bought
For the Cream Layer
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream avoid pre-whipped varieties
  • 3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar adjust sweetness according to cherries
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional almond extract for added depth
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Tart Cherries fresh or jarred, can substitute with raspberries

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Trifle Dish
  • Serrated knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake by baking according to instructions and cool completely.
  2. Whip the Heavy Cream in a mixing bowl; add sugar and vanilla, whipping until stiff peaks form.
  3. Cut the cooled chocolate cake into bite-sized squares or rectangles.
  4. Begin layering the trifle with chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, repeating layers until all ingredients are used.
  5. Chill the assembled trifle for at least one hour before serving to meld flavors.
  6. Garnish with chocolate shavings or whole cherries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can be customized with different fruits or added liqueurs. Allowing it to chill enhances the flavors and texture.

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