Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with the Decadent Cherry Chocolate Delight, a rich and luscious dessert that brings together the indulgent flavors of chocolate cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and succulent cherries. Ideal for festive occasions or a luxurious weekend treat, this dessert promises a delightful balance of textures and tastes that are bound to impress any dessert aficionado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups cherries (canned or fresh, pitted, with juice or syrup reserved)
- 1/4 cup cherry juice (from the canned cherries or fresh)
- 2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings (or grated chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the Chocolate Cake Prepare the chocolate cake following the instructions on the box or your own recipe. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into cubes.
- Cut the Cake into Cubes Once cooled, slice the cake into 1-inch sized cubes for easy layering in your trifle dish.
- Whip the Cream In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, set aside.
- Prepare the Cherries Drain canned cherries, reserving the juice, or pit and chop fresh cherries. Marinate in a small bowl with their respective juice or syrup.
- Layer the Trifle Start with a layer of chocolate cake cubes in a trifle dish, pressing gently. Follow with layers of vanilla pudding, marinated cherries with some juice, and whipped cream. Repeat layering as needed, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Garnish Garnish the top with dark chocolate shavings or grated chocolate, and perhaps a few extra cherries for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes