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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas

Decadent Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Bliss

Indulge in a stunning Black Forest Trifle for Christmas, featuring layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 cake Chocolate Cake can be homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Juice optional, for moisture
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 container Cool Whip for convenience
For the Fruit Layer
  • 2 cups Cherries fresh, canned, or frozen
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Shavings or cocoa powder as alternative

Equipment

  • Trifle dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate Cake - Bake the chocolate cake according to instructions, cool, and cut into cubes.
  2. Step 2: Whip the Cream - Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, can sweeten to taste.
  3. Step 3: Layer the Trifle - In a trifle dish, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherry juice, whipped cream, and cherries until full.
  4. Step 4: Garnish the Trifle - Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Step 5: Serve and Delight - Scoop into bowls and enjoy the beautiful layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor. This trifle can be made a day in advance for enhanced taste.

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