Description
Indulge in a delightful Black Forest Trifle that layers rich chocolate cake, sweet cherries, creamy chocolate mousse, and fluffy whipped cream. This stunning dessert captures the classic flavors of Black Forest cake in a visually appealing trifle, perfect for any celebration or gathering.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 box chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
Ingredients as per cake mix instructions (usually eggs, oil, water)
For the Cherry Filling:
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup kirsch (optional)
For the Chocolate Mousse:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Fresh cherries
Chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the package or your homemade recipe. Once baked, allow it to cool and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Prepare the Chocolate Mousse: In a bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the melted chocolate until combined.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream: In another bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle dish, layer half of the chocolate cake cubes at the bottom. Drizzle with kirsch, if using. Add half of the cherry filling, followed by half of the chocolate mousse and half of the whipped cream. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Garnish and Chill: Top with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can substitute kirsch with cherry juice for a non-alcoholic version.
The trifle can be prepared a day in advance; however, it is best served within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving