Olive & Mango
Delightful Black Forest Trifle made with chocolate cake, cherry filling, and layers of cream.
Equipment
- Trifle bowl
- Stand Mixer
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Cake and Filling
- 1 9×13 chocolate cake or brownie baked according to package directions or use a homemade recipe
- 30 ounces cherry pie filling store bought or homemade
- 4 ounces kirsch or cherry brandy or any cherry liqueur or amaretto, cherry juice for non alcoholic version
- 2 boxes chocolate pudding 90 grams each, prepared according to directions
- 1.5 cups cold heavy whipping cream or double cream
- 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- fresh cherries for garnish
- shaved chocolate for garnish
- chocolate sprinkles for garnish
- icing sugar or cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake chocolate cake according to package directions or homemade recipe.
- Cool completely and cut cake into 1” cubes.
- Prepare pudding as directed or using a homemade recipe and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Start mixing on low speed until soft peaks form.
- Increase the speed to medium-high until stiff peaks form.
- Place ½ of the cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl and drizzle with ½ the kirsch if using.
- Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries and half of the whipped cream. Repeat layers ending with whipping cream.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cherries, chocolate sprinkles, or shaved chocolate if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
For the best flavor, chill the trifle overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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