Description
A festive layered trifle combining chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake) — baked and cooled
- 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
- Prepare the Cake: If using a box mix, follow package directions, bake, and cool completely. Cut the cake into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Cherries: If using canned cherries, reserve juice for soaking, and lightly mash a few cherries. If using fresh cherries, pit and halve them, then simmer with sugar and water to macerate.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large bowl, layer cake cubes, drizzle with cherry juice, spoon vanilla pudding, scatter cherries, and add whipped cream. Repeat layers and finish with whipped cream.
- Let it Chill: Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
This trifle is rich in added sugars and saturated fat. For healthier swaps, consider lower-sugar pudding or reduced-fat dairy substitutes. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg