Black Forest Cake Trifles
Black Forest Cake Trifles
Classic DishSchwarzwalder Kirschtorte
Prep: 30 min • Cook: 0 min. Individual Black Forest cake layers deconstructed into charming trifles, featuring chocolate cake crumbs, whipped cream, cherry compote, and a hint of kirsch, perfect for easy serving.
- Preparation time
- 30 min
- Cooking time
- Under a minute
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
Instructions
Prepare the Trifles
- 1In a small bowl, gently toss the crumbled chocolate cake with the kirsch (if using) and cherry juice or syrup until lightly moistened. Be careful not to make it soggy.
- 2In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with a little sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. If not using pre-sweetened whipped cream, add sweetener to taste.
- 3Arrange the trifles in 6 individual parfait glasses, wine glasses, or small jars.
- 4Start with a layer of moistened chocolate cake crumbs at the bottom of each glass.
- 5Add a layer of whipped cream over the cake crumbs.
- 6Spoon a layer of cherries over the whipped cream.
- 7Repeat the layers – cake, cream, cherries – until the glasses are almost full, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
Garnish and Serve
- 1Sprinkle the top of each trifle generously with chocolate shavings.
- 2If desired, top each trifle with a maraschino cherry.
- 3Chill the trifles for at least 15-30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 351 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 46 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 351 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Carbs | 46 g |
Tips
- For ease, use store-bought devil's food cake or chocolate pound cake. Ensure it's slightly dry to absorb liquid well.
- If you don't have kirsch, you can substitute with a cherry liqueur or simply omit it for a non-alcoholic version.
- Display these elegant trifles in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful layers of cake, cream, and cherries.
