Chocolate and Cherry Trifle

A Chocolate and Cherry Trifle is an indulgent, layered dessert that combines rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy layers for a show-stopping treat. The layers of cake, fruit, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream make it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or use your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe)
• Eggs, oil, and water (as per cake mix instructions)

For the Chocolate Mousse:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cherry Layer:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped (or use canned cherry pie filling)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of the cherries)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to brighten the cherry flavor)

For the Whipped Cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Assembly:

• Chocolate shavings or chips (optional, for garnish)
• Fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Bake the Chocolate Cake:

video instructions available below
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