Description
A festive and decadent dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, tart cherries, and whipped cream. Perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (120 ml) boiling water
For the Cherry Filling:
2 cups (300 g) fresh or canned pitted cherries
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
For the Whipped Cream Layer:
2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
Chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish
Toasted almond slices (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, soda, and salt. Whisk milk, oil, egg, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Gradually stir in boiling water. Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
Prepare the Cherry Filling: Combine cherries and sugar in a saucepan. Cook 5–7 minutes until juice forms. Mix cornstarch with water and add to cherries, stirring 2–3 minutes until thickened. Stir in cherry liqueur if using. Cool to room temperature.
Make the Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Chill until assembly.
Assemble the Trifle: Cube cake into 1-inch pieces. Layer one-third cake cubes, half cherry filling, one-third whipped cream. Repeat layers, ending with whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings and almonds. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa or chocolate for richer flavor.
Drizzle cherry juice or liqueur over cake layers for extra moisture.
Chill mixing tools for easier whipped cream preparation.
Assemble layers neatly for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Layering
- Cuisine: European / Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle, Christmas dessert, chocolate cherry trifle, holiday layered trifle