Black Forest Trifle

5 from 1 vote

Rich chocolate cake layered with sweet cherry pie filling, fluffy whipped cream, and chocolate shavings in individual mason jars. A make-ahead dessert that looks beautiful and travels perfectly.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Chill Time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Mason Jar Cakes

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist

Ingredients

chocolate cake mix prepared according to the package directions
1 can cherry pie filling
½ pint whipping cream 237mL
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoon sugar
¼ cup chocolate shavings

Instructions

Make the chocolate cake according to your package instructions and bake the cake batter in two round cake pans. Allow to cool on a wire rack. Press your half-pint mason jar down into the cooled cake to cut out a circle for each jar. Slice each circle horizontally in half to create two thin layers of cake per serving.
chocolate cake mix
Add the whipping cream to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip to soft peaks. Add the vanilla extract and sugar and continue whipping to firm stiff peaks. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-lock bag with one corner snipped off.
½ pint whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 teaspoon sugar
Assemble each trifle beginning with a bottom layer of cake. Add a layer of cherry pie filling, then pipe a layer of whipped cream. Repeat with a second layer of cake, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream. Keep the inside walls of the jar clean as you go for the best visual effect.
1 can cherry pie filling
Top each trifle with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. Seal the lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
¼ cup chocolate shavings

Notes

Store jars with lids in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
For an adult version, drizzle approximately 1 teaspoon of kirschwasser or cherry brandy over each cake layer before assembling.

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