Christmas Black Forest Trifle
A delightful layered dessert featuring chocolate cake, cherries, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Cake and Base Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cake mix Follow package instructions
Filling and Topping Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry pie filling Use tart cherries for best flavor
- 1 container whipped cream Stabilized whipped cream works best
- 1 cup chocolate pudding Use chocolate flavors for rich texture
- ½ cup grated chocolate For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven as per the instructions on the cake mix package.
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions, typically around 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely after baking.
- Cut the cooled cake into small, uniform cubes.
Layering
- In a large trifle dish, add half of the chocolate cake cubes as the base layer.
- Spread half of the cherry pie filling evenly over the cake layer.
- Next, layer half of the chocolate pudding over the cherries, followed by half of the whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients: cake cubes, cherry filling, pudding, and whipped cream.
Finishing
- Top with a generous layer of whipped cream and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
- Cover the trifle and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days but consume within 48 hours for optimal freshness. Consider using clear glass serving dishes to showcase the layers.