Description
A delightful dessert layering rich chocolate cake, velvety whipped cream, and juicy cherries, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped Cream (freshly whipped heavy cream)
- Fresh or jarred sour cherries
- Cherry Liqueur (optional)
- Chocolate Shavings or Curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake according to your recipe or box instructions. Allow it to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cherries: Wash and pit fresh cherries or drain jarred cherries. Soak in cherry liqueur for 30 minutes if desired.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract if desired.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a glass bowl or individual cups, layer chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with whipped cream.
- Garnish: Create chocolate shavings and sprinkle on top. Add whole cherries for elegance.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure whipped cream is freshly prepared for best texture. Over-whipping can lead to graininess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: black forest, trifle, dessert, chocolate, cherries