Chocolate Cherry Trifle Recipe
A Chocolate Cherry Trifle is a classic dessert that’s so easy to make. Layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy pudding, whipped cream, and sweet cherries make it irresistible!
Servings 10
Calories 410kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box Devil's Food Cake or any chocolate cake baked in a 13x9 pan
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 3.9 ounce packages Jell-O Dark Chocolate Instant Pudding or regular chocolate pudding
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream sweetened with ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla or 24 ounces of Cool Whip
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 ounces (more if you like it with lots of cherries)
- Chocolate Shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Bake your cake according to package instructions in a 9x13 inch pan. Let cool completely and then break or cut into 1-inch cubes.
- While cake is baking, make your whipped cream by placing the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl with ⅓ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with mixer until soft peaks form.
- For the chocolate pudding, follow package instruction to make chocolate pudding using whole milk.
- If making individual servings, divide the cake into how many servings you’ll make (at least 6-8), and place half of each serving in the bottom of the cup, jar or dish. If using a large trifle dish, place half of the cubed cake in the bottom.
- Create the second layer by topping the cake with pudding. Make sure to go all the way to the edges to create a defined layer and then create a layer of cherries.
- Create a layer whipped cream (or Cool Whip), ensuring you spread it all the way to the edges.
- Repeat all the layers (cake, chocolate pudding, cherries and whipped creaat least one more time. Top this with a few more cherries and a shaved chocolate if desired. Refrigerate and serve when ready.
Notes
- The light and fluffy texture of Devils Food Cake is the perfect complement to chocolate pudding, but you could also use any type of chocolate cake in the recipe.
- Most recipes, including this one, are sooo much better if you make your own whipped cream that’s slightly sweetened. However, if short on time, grab a tub of Cool Whip.
- Trifles tend to look better if you make sure your layers go all the way to the side of your dish or cup and don’t have any gaps.
- This recipe can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- This trifle is great for almost any festive occasion: Christmas, birthdays, church, potlucks, picnics, 4th of July, or bridal/baby showers.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg