Black Forest Dessert Layers (Printer-Friendly Version)
A luscious blend of chocolate cake, pudding, cherry filling, and whipped cream in layered form.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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1 box XOXO Chocolate Cake Mix with required ingredients per package
→ Filling
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21 oz can cherry pie filling
→ Topping
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8 oz whipped cream topping
→ Pudding
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3.9 oz box chocolate instant pudding mix
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven and bake chocolate cake according to package instructions. Allow cake to cool completely, then break into approximately 1-inch pieces.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and 1 1/2 cups whole milk until thickened. For a dairy-free alternative, use a thicker milk substitute that sets properly, avoiding almond milk.
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Place half of the cake pieces at the bottom of a trifle dish or large bowl. Spread half of the chocolate pudding evenly over the cake pieces, then spoon half of the cherry pie filling on top.
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Layer remaining cake pieces over the cherry pie filling, then spread remaining chocolate pudding atop the cake. Spoon remaining cherry pie filling over the pudding layer.
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Evenly spread whipped cream topping over the final cherry pie filling layer.
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Refrigerate assembled trifle for at least 30 minutes to allow layers to set. Serve chilled.
# Additional Tips:
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This dessert can be prepared in individual parfait glasses or a large trifle dish. For multiple layers, use a deeper, narrower bowl or a 9×13-inch casserole dish.