Black 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
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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.
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