Chocolate Cherry Trifle

Chocolate Cherry Trifle 🍒🍫

Ingredients:

For the cake layer:
• 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
• Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)

For the cherry layer:

• 1 can (21 oz) of cherry pie filling
• 1 teaspoon of almond extract (optional, for a special touch)

For the whipped cream layer:

• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the chocolate chip layer:

• 1 cup of mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup of grated chocolate (optional, for garnish).

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the cake:
• Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions.
• Let cool completely, then cut or crumble the cake into small pieces.

2️⃣ Prepare the whipped cream:
• In a bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
• Refrigerate.

3️⃣ Prepare the cherries:
• Mix the almond extract (if using) with the cherry filling to intensify the flavor.

4️⃣ Assemble the trifle:
• In a large trifle bowl or individual cups, place layers in the following order:
• One layer of crumbled chocolate cake.
• One layer of cherry filling.
• A generous layer of whipped cream.
• Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
• Repeat the layers until the bowl is full, finishing with whipped cream and garnishing with shaved chocolate.

5️⃣ Chill and serve:
• Refrigerate the trifle for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend well.
• Serve chilled and enjoy every decadent layer.  Done! Enjoy this spectacular chocolate and cherry trifle that combines the best of both worlds.