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Black Forest Trifle

Irresistible Black Forest Trifle: A Festive Delight to Savor

This Black Forest Trifle features rich chocolate sponge, luscious cherry compote, and airy whipped cream, making it a festive delight for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 2 large Beaten eggs
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter
For the Cherry Compote
  • 2 cups Cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cherry liqueur optional
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy cream fresh
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Decorations
  • 1/4 cup Chopped almonds or pistachios for topping
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate shavings for topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cake pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixer
  • Trifle dish or glass bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Trifle
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the chocolate sponge cake by mixing flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder. Gradually whisk in beaten eggs and melted butter until smooth. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool and cut into cubes.
  2. Make the cherry compote by combining cherries, sugar, and cherry liqueur in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened and cooled.
  3. Begin layering the trifle by placing a layer of sponge cake cubes in a trifle dish.
  4. Add a layer of cherry compote over the sponge cake, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then spread a layer over the cherry compote.
  6. Repeat the layering process two times, finishing with whipped cream on top.
  7. Chill the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with chopped nuts and chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This trifle can be customized with various fruits and textures. Remember to avoid over-whipping the cream for the best texture.

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