Description
A heartwarming holiday dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, cream, and cherries, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat your oven as per the instructions on your cake mix box or your homemade cake recipe.
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium bowl, pour in the heavy cream and add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
- If using canned cherries, drain and reserve the juice. If using fresh cherries, pit and halve them. Mix cherries with reserved cherry juice.
- In a large trifle dish or glass bowl, start layering ingredients: cubed chocolate cake, cherries with juice, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until top of the dish is reached, finishing with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings on top and dust with cocoa powder if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let flavors meld.
Notes
For a delightful presentation, use a trifle bowl. You can also add crushed cookies or other fruits for variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Layering
- Cuisine: German