Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boxed chocolate cake (or 1 prepared 9x13 chocolate cake), cut into pieces
- 2 (3.9 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix (or homemade chocolate pudding)
- 8–12 oz whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cherries (fresh, pitted, or jarred cherries packed in syrup)
- 2–3 tbsp Kirsch (optional — cherry brandy for authentic flavor)
- Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
- Extra cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding as per package instructions, then set aside.
- In a trifle bowl, start layering by adding pieces of chocolate cake at the bottom.
- Spoon in a layer of chocolate pudding followed by a layer of cherries.
- Top with a generous layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering process—cake, pudding, cherries, and whipped cream—until the bowl is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings and add extra cherries on the top as desired.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to let the flavors meld together beautifully.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best experience. This dessert pairs wonderfully with coffee or dessert wine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Black Forest, trifle, dessert, chocolate, cherries