Description
A delightful layered dessert of chocolate cake, whipped cream, cherries, and vanilla pudding that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
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
- Prepare the Cake: If you opt for a homemade chocolate cake, bake according to your favorite recipe. Let it cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whipping until soft peaks form.
- Prepare the Cherries: If using canned cherries, drain them but save about 1/4 cup of the juice. If using fresh cherries, wash, pit, and slice them in half. Combine the cherries with the reserved cherry juice.
- Assemble the Trifle: In a large glass bowl or individual dessert cups, layer chocolate cake, cherries, vanilla pudding, and topped with whipped cream. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Let it Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra chocolatey flavor, drizzle chocolate syrup between layers. Use fresh cherries in season for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg