Decadent Cherry Chocolate Trifle
A luxurious dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and sweet cherry filling, topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 can (15 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dark chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
- Fresh cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the chocolate cake mix package.
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package directions, mixing together the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Pour the batter into a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Bake the cake as per the instructions and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cut the cooled cake into bite-sized cubes.
- Whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens.
- Pour the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl and whip until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the trifle in a large dish, starting with cake cubes, followed by chocolate pudding, and then cherry pie filling, repeating layers and ending with whipped cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
Chilling the trifle overnight allows flavors to meld beautifully. Use healthier alternatives for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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