Description
An irresistible trifle made with rich chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and tart cherries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare the Cake: If you’re making homemade chocolate cake, bake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, pour the heavy cream and beat it until it thickens. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Cherries: If using canned cherries, drain and reserve 1/4 cup of juice. Combine cherries with reserved juice for flavor infusion.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a trifle bowl or individual cups, layer chocolate cake, cherries, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until reaching the top. Crown with whipped cream and sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top.
- Let it Chill: Refrigerate for at least two hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of almond extract to whipped cream. Fresh cherries enhance the flavor, while for a lighter version, swap half the cream for Greek yogurt. Avoid skipping the chilling time for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg