Black Forest Trifle for Christmas: The Best Indulgent Treat
A delightful layered dessert combining rich chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
- Once baked, let the cake cool and then cut it into cubes.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the cake, followed by half of the cherry pie filling, and half of the whipped topping.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped topping on top.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder on top for decoration.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to use fresh cherries instead of pie filling for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Christmas dessert, indulgent treat