Black Forest Trifle
A delightful dessert that layers rich chocolate cake, sweet cherry compote, and velvety whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box Chocolate cake (homemade or boxed) Make sure it's cooled completely before layering.
- 1 cup Cherry compote (store-bought or homemade) You can substitute with other fruits like raspberries or strawberries.
- 2 cups Whipped cream (freshly whipped or pre-made) Ensure it's ready for layering.
- optional Chocolate shavings For a decorative touch.
- optional cherries Cherries For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preparing your chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a trifle dish, break the cooled chocolate cake into pieces and layer them at the bottom.
- Generously spoon cherry compote over the cake layers.
- Add a luscious layer of whipped cream on top of the cherries.
- Repeat these layers—cake, cherry compote, whipped cream—until your dish is filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream.
- For an elegant touch, garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries if desired.
- Chill your trifle in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let all the flavors meld together nicely.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing as the texture of the whipped cream can change after thawing.