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Cherry Chocolate Chip Trifle 🍒🍫

A delicious dessert with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, juicy cherries, and chocolate chips! 🍒🍫
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chocolate cake mix or your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned cherries pitted
  • 2 tbsp cherry juice from the can, optional
  • 1/4 cup shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions or your recipe. Let it cool completely, then cut it into small cubes.
  • Make the Whipped Cream: Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
  • Layer the Trifle: In a trifle dish or glass bowl, layer the chocolate cake cubes, whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate chips. Repeat the layers until the dish is full.
  • Finish with Garnish: Top with more whipped cream, cherries, and shaved chocolate or cocoa powder.
  • Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve cold and enjoy! 🍒🍫