Description
A festive dessert that marries layers of rich chocolate cake, luscious cream, and tangy cherries, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Once cooled, crumble it into large pieces.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- If using canned cherries, drain them and reserve some juice for later. For fresh cherries, pit and slice them as desired.
- In a large glass bowl or individual cups, start layering: chocolate cake pieces, cherry juice, cherries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients.
- Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the heavy cream with non-dairy alternatives, and feel free to use frozen cherries if you can’t find fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German