Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups canned or fresh cherries (pitted, with juice or syrup)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake according to package instructions or your homemade recipe. Cool and cut into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Mix cherries with their juice in a bowl.
- In a trifle dish or individual cups, layer chocolate cake cubes, cherry mixture, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg