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Black Forest Trifle

Black Forest Trifle

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chocolate cake crumbled
  • 2 cans cherry pie filling
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate curls for topping

Method
 

  1. Crumble the chocolate cake.
  2. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla.
  3. Layer cake → cherries → whipped cream in trifle bowl.
  4. Repeat layers and top with chocolate curls.
  5. Chill before serving.

Notes

  • Cold whipped cream equipment helps achieve perfect texture.
  • Cake mix works beautifully—no need to bake from scratch.
  • Let the trifle chill long enough for flavors to blend.
  • If you want a stronger cherry flavor, add cherry juice or Kirsch.