Quick Black Forest Cake Trifles
60% authentic · German-inspired
A simplified, deconstructed version of Black Forest cake, layered in individual glasses for a quick and elegant dessert.
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Ingredients
- Chocolate cake (store-bought or leftover)300g
- Heavy cream400ml
- Powdered sugar50g
- Kirschwasser (optional)30ml
- Sour cherries (canned or jarred, drained)200g
- Cherry jam or preserves100g
- Dark chocolate (for shavings)20g
- Water2 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Crumble the chocolate cake into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. If using, gently fold in Kirschwasser.
- 3
In a small saucepan, gently heat the cherry jam with the drained cherries and 2 tbsp water until just warmed through and slightly more fluid. Let cool slightly.
- 4
In individual serving glasses or bowls, layer the ingredients: start with a layer of crumbled cake, followed by a layer of cherry mixture, then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers until glasses are full, ending with whipped cream.
- 5
Garnish the top of each trifle with chocolate shavings and a cherry. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
