Black Forest Trifle Dessert Recipe

Name: Black Forest Trifle Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 package cake mix, devils food; 1/2 cup rum; 21 ounces cherry pie filling; ⅔ cup sugar; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs beaten; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/4 cup almonds sliced, toasted

Servings: persons

1
Prepare cake mix according to package directions; cut into 1/2 inch slices.
2
Line bottom of 2 quart bowl of trifle dish with half of cake slices; sprinkle with 2 to 4 tablespoon rum.
3
Spoon half of cherry pie filling over cake; top with half of choclate pudding.
4
Repeat procedure with remaining cake, rum, pie filling and custard.
5
Cover and chill.
6
Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
7
Spread over custard; garnish with almonds.
8
CHOCOLATE CUSTARD: Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.
9
Combine eggs and milk, gradually stir into dry mixture.
10
Bring water in double boiler to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook custard, stirring constantly until thick.
11
Cool.

609

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 package cake mix, devils food, 1/2 cup rum, 21 ounces cherry pie filling, ⅔ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Trifle Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Black Forest Trifle Dessert

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Variations & substitutions

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