Black Forest Trifle for Christmas
Black Forest trifle for Christmas layered with rich chocolate cake, sweet cherries, and fluffy whipped cream for a festive holiday showstopper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Christmas Desserts
- Method: Baking & Layering
- Cuisine: American (German-inspired)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake Layer
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup milk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cherry Filling
2 cups cherry pie filling
Whipped Cream Layer
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
Chocolate shavings
Fresh cherries
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add vegetable oil, milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely, then cut cake into bite-sized cubes.
Whip the Cream
In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Trifle
In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer:
Half of the chocolate cake cubes
Half of the cherry pie filling
Half of the whipped cream
Repeat layers once more.
Finish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries on top.
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This dessert is ideal for making a day ahead, saving time on busy holidays.
Use high-quality cocoa and cherry filling for best flavor.
For added texture, sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies or chopped nuts between layers.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/black-forest-trifle-for-christmas/
