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Layered 30 minute black forest trifle with chocolate cake cherry filling whipped cream and chocolate shavings

Black Forest Trifle

Elegant and showstopping Black Forest Trifle with layers of moist chocolate cake cubes, cherry pie filling (optionally spiked with kirsch), homemade whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, and fresh cherries. A festive dessert perfect for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, or special entertaining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 425
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Layers
  • 1 chocolate cake 9x13 inch
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling 1 can
  • 0.25 cup kirsch Optional cherry liqueur
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz dark chocolate For shaving
  • 12 fresh cherries With stems

Equipment

  • Trifle bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Sharp knife
  • Rubber spatula
  • Large spoon

Method
 

  1. Use a large spoon to serve, scooping down to include all layers.
  2. Prep Cherries – Mix cherry pie filling with kirsch if using.
  3. Make Cream – Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. First Layer – Layer one-third of the cake cubes into the bottom of the trifle bowl.
  5. Cherry Layer – Add one-third of the cherry pie filling.
  6. Cream Layer – Spread one-third of the whipped cream over cherries.
  7. Repeat – Repeat cake, cherry, and cream layers two more times.
  8. Decorate – Top with dark chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.
  9. Chill – Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Serve – Use a large spoon to serve, scooping down to include all layers.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.