Description
A stunning dessert combining rich chocolate cake, sweet cherries, creamy pudding, and whipped cream, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: If using a box mix, follow the package instructions to bake the chocolate cake. Cool it completely before cutting it into cubes. If you’ve opted for a homemade cake, let it cool, then slice it up.
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Cherries: If using canned cherries, drain them but keep that delicious juice! Mix the cherry juice with the cherries.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle bowl (or individual cups), start layering: Begin with a layer of chocolate cake, followed by a layer of cherries, then a layer of vanilla pudding, and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until you reach the top, finishing off with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
- Let it Chill: Cover your trifle with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 120 minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge, best enjoyed within 2 to 3 days. For an adult twist, add cherry liqueur to the cherry layer.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: trifle, dessert, chocolate, cherries, celebration, layered dessert