Description

This Best Layered Black Forest Trifle is the ultimate no-bake dessert made with rich chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and a touch of kirsch. Perfect for holidays, parties, and potlucks, this easy trifle recipe layers classic Black Forest flavors into a show-stopping treat.

Ingredients

1 (9×13 inch) chocolate cake, cut into cubes

2 cans cherry pie filling (21 oz each)

3 cups whipped cream or whipped topping

2 tablespoons Kirsch (optional)

1/2 cup chocolate shavings or curls

8 to 10 whole cherries (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Cube the chocolate cake into bite-sized pieces.

2. In a trifle dish, layer half of the cake cubes to form the base.

3. Spoon one can of cherry pie filling over the cake.

4. Spread half of the whipped cream evenly on top.

5. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, cherries, and whipped cream.

6. Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top layer of whipped cream.

7. Garnish with whole cherries.

8. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor and texture.

Notes

This trifle tastes even better the next day after chilling.

You can substitute brownie chunks for a richer texture.

For a non-alcoholic version, skip the kirsch entirely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 360
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg