German Black Forest Trifle

A layered dessert mimicking Black Forest Cake flavors in a trifle format, featuring chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.59/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dessert

Cuisine:

British

Ingredients

Servings

1boxChocolate Cake Mix(Plus ingredients according to package directions, or use a store-bought cake.)

£1.50

As neededcountEggs(According to cake mix instructions)

£0.60

As neededamountOil(According to cake mix instructions)

£0.20

As neededamountWater(According to cake mix instructions)

1jarSweet Cherries(Pitted, in syrup or juice)

£3.00

2tablespoonsCherry Liqueur (Kirsch)(Optional, for soaking the cake)

£1.00

2cupsHeavy Cream(For whipping)

£2.50

2tablespoonsPowdered Sugar(Or to taste, for sweetening whipped cream)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonVanilla Extract(For flavoring whipped cream)

£0.15

As neededamountChocolate Shavings(For garnish)

£0.50

Total Cost

£9.55

£1.59 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Bake in a baking pan until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
2.
While the cake is cooling, drain the cherries, reserving the juice. If using Kirsch, mix it with a few tablespoons of the reserved cherry juice.
3.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4.
Cut the cooled chocolate cake into 1-inch cubes.
5.
If using Kirsch, lightly brush or drizzle the cake cubes with the cherry liqueur mixture.
6.
In a trifle bowl or individual glasses, layer the cake cubes, cherries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
7.
Garnish the top with chocolate shavings.
8.
Refrigerate the trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (175g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

40 g

44% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

28 g

140% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dark chocolate cake mix or bake your own chocolate cake from scratch.

If you don't have Kirsch, you can substitute cherry juice or omit it altogether.

You can add a layer of chocolate pudding or custard for extra creaminess.

For a more elegant presentation, pipe the whipped cream onto the trifle instead of simply layering it.

Cooking Equipment

Baking Pan

Mixing Bowls

Electric Mixer

Trifle Bowl or Individual Glasses

Wine Pairings

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