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
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe. Allow it to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Prepare the cherries by mixing them with cherry juice in a bowl.
- Cut the cooled chocolate cake into small cubes.
- Start layering in a trifle dish or individual cups: Begin with a layer of chocolate cake cubes, followed by a layer of vanilla pudding, a layer of whipped cream, and a layer of cherries. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top and dust with cocoa powder for garnish if desired.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
Use day-old cake for better texture. Chill the cream before whipping for fluffiness. Feel free to mix flavors of pudding or add layers of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian