Description

Rich, creamy, and bursting with chocolate-cherry bliss, this Best Layered Black Forest Trifle is the ultimate no-bake dessert. It’s everything you crave in a sweet treat—fudgy chocolate cake, luscious cherry pie filling, airy whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings—all beautifully layered for visual and flavor drama. Whether you’re planning a quick dessert for guests, looking for new dinner ideas, or craving food ideas for celebrations, this trifle brings the wow factor with easy assembly. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a decadent weekend indulgence, it checks every box for an easy recipe that feels fancy. Add this to your list of go-to breakfast ideas, healthy snack alternatives, or showstopper dinner ideas.

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate cake cubes

1 ½ cups cherry pie filling

1 ¾ cups whipped cream

¼ cup dark chocolate shavings

8 fresh cherries (optional, for topping)

¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake and cool the chocolate cake completely. Cut into small cubes.

2. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

3. Begin layering: start with chocolate cake cubes at the bottom of a trifle dish or glass cups.

4. Spoon over cherry pie filling generously.

5. Add a layer of whipped cream.

6. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and walnuts.

7. Repeat layers until the dish is filled.

8. Top with more whipped cream, chocolate curls, and fresh cherries.

9. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

10. Serve cold and enjoy every decadent spoonful.

Notes

This trifle is best served chilled after resting to let the flavors meld together.

For an extra touch, add a splash of cherry liqueur between layers for adults.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Layered
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 380
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: easy dessert, cherry dessert, trifle recipe, chocolate dessert, no-bake dessert