Black Forest Trifle Delight (Printable Version)
Layers of chocolate cake, cherries, pudding, and cream combine into a rich, festive indulgence.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Cake
01 -
1 box chocolate cake mix or 1 homemade chocolate cake
→ Whipped Cream
02 -
240 ml heavy cream
03 -
60 g powdered sugar
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Cherries
05 -
480 g canned or fresh pitted cherries with juice or syrup
06 -
60 ml cherry juice (from canned or fresh cherries)
→ Pudding
07 -
480 ml vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
→ Garnish
08 -
120 ml dark chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
09 -
1 tablespoon (5 g) cocoa powder (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Prepare the chocolate cake as per instructions on the mix or your homemade recipe. Once fully cooled, cut the cake into approximately 2.5 cm cubes for layering.
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In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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If using canned cherries, drain while reserving the juice; if fresh, pit and chop. Combine cherries with their juice or syrup and allow to marinate briefly.
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In a large trifle dish or individual glasses, start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes, press gently. Spread a layer of vanilla pudding over the cake, then evenly distribute marinated cherries with some juice. Add a generous layer of whipped cream smoothing with a spatula. Repeat the layering sequence until the dish is filled, finishing with whipped cream on top.
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Decorate the top layer with dark chocolate shavings and a few whole cherries. Optionally dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to let flavors meld and set the layers.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best texture, ensure the cake is completely cooled before layering to prevent sogginess.