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 the package instructions or your favorite homemade recipe. Allow it to cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- If using fresh cherries, pit and slice them. If using canned cherries, drain excess liquid and keep the juice. Combine the cherries with the cherry juice in a bowl.
- Layer the chocolate cake cubes, cherries with juice, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream in a large trifle dish or individual cups. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream.
- Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate cake for a richer flavor. Adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream by varying the powdered sugar. Experiment with different types of cherries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg