Description
Black Forest Trifle Cups are a delightful dessert that combines layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries, creating a rich and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 jar (24 oz) cherry pie filling
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely, then cut it into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In serving cups, layer the chocolate cake cubes, whipped cream, and cherry pie filling.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and a cherry on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cake mix.
- Feel free to substitute fresh cherries for the cherry pie filling.
- These trifle cups can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Black Forest Trifle Cups, dessert, chocolate, cherries, whipped cream