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Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Recipe

Black Forest Trifle for Christmas Recipe
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This Black Forest Trifle is a decadent and festive dessert perfect for Christmas gatherings. Layers of rich chocolate cake, vanilla pudding, marinated cherries, and whipped cream come together to create a delightful trifle that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cherries:

  • 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
  • 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)

For Assembly:

  • 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

  1. Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions. Let it cool and cut into cubes.
  2. Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  3. Prepare the Cherries: Mix cherries with juice and set aside.
  4. Assemble the Trifle: Layer cake cubes, pudding, cherries, and whipped cream in a trifle dish. Repeat layers and top with chocolate and cherries.
  5. Let it Chill: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought brownies or sponge cake as a quicker alternative to baking a cake.
  • For a richer flavor, consider soaking the cake cubes in cherry liqueur before layering.

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Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Christmas dessert, Chocolate cake, Cherry trifle

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