Black Forest Trifle Recipe
Introduction
Black Forest Trifle is a delightful twist on the classic Black Forest cake, combining rich chocolate, juicy cherries, and fluffy whipped cream in a beautiful layered dessert. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake, cut into cubes
- Cherries, pitted
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Cherry syrup
Instructions
- Step 1: In a clear trifle dish or glass bowl, start by layering a portion of the chocolate cake cubes.
- Step 2: Spoon some cherries evenly over the cake layer, then drizzle cherry syrup to add moisture and flavor.
- Step 3: Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the cherries.
- Step 4: Repeat the layers—cake, cherries, syrup, and cream—until you reach the top of the dish.
- Step 5: Finish by topping the trifle with chocolate shavings for a decorative and tasty touch.
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh or jarred cherries depending on availability; marinating fresh cherries in a little sugar and kirsch adds extra flavor.
- Replace chocolate cake with chocolate brownies for a fudgier texture.
- For added texture, sprinkle crushed nuts between the layers.
Storage
Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. The flavors meld deliciously overnight. Serve chilled, and if the whipped cream softens, give it a gentle stir or add a fresh dollop before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make Black Forest Trifle ahead of time?
Yes, it’s actually better when made a few hours ahead or overnight, allowing the flavors to blend and the cake to soak up the cherry syrup.
What can I use if I don’t have cherry syrup?
You can substitute with cherry juice, a splash of kirsch, or a simple sugar syrup flavored with vanilla or almond extract to mimic the sweet cherry flavor.
PrintBlack Forest Trifle Recipe
A decadent Black Forest Trifle featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, juicy cherries, whipped cream, and cherry syrup, topped with rich chocolate shavings. This no-bake dessert is perfect for any celebration or a special treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Layer
- 2 cups chocolate cake, cubed
Cherry Layer
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons cherry syrup
Whipped Cream Layer
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipped cream, sweetened
Topping
- ¼ cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layer: Cube the chocolate cake into bite-sized pieces, ensuring consistent size for even layering and ease of serving.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a clear serving dish or trifle bowl, start by spreading a layer of chocolate cake cubes at the bottom. Then, evenly distribute a layer of cherries over the cake, followed by a drizzle of cherry syrup to add moistness and flavor.
- Add Whipped Cream: Spread a generous layer of sweetened whipped cream over the cherries, smoothing it gently to cover the fruit without mixing the layers.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process—cake, cherries with syrup, and whipped cream—until you reach the top of the dish or run out of ingredients, finishing with a creamy whipped cream layer.
- Top with Chocolate Shavings: Sprinkle chocolate shavings evenly over the top of the whipped cream to garnish and add a rich chocolate flavor and decorative finish.
- Chill before serving: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned cherries based on availability; canned cherries should be drained.
- For extra flavor, soak chocolate cake pieces lightly in cherry liqueur or cherry juice before layering.
- The dessert can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated to enhance flavor depth.
- Make sure to use good-quality chocolate for shavings to elevate the taste.
- Whipped cream can be substituted with a lighter mousse or cream cheese frosting for variation.
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, chocolate cake dessert, layered trifle, cherry trifle, no-bake dessert, whipped cream dessert
