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Olive & Mango

Olive & Mango Bliss: A Refreshing Twister for Your Palate

Indulge in the delightful layers of chocolate, cherry, and cream with this Olive & Mango inspired Black Forest Trifle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Chocolate Cake mix Use homemade or store-bought as desired.
For the Layers
  • 30 ounces Cherry Pie Filling Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 tablespoons Kirsch/Cherry Brandy Optional; use cherry juice for non-alcoholic.
  • 2 boxes Chocolate Pudding Prepare according to package instructions.
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Double cream is a great substitute.
  • 2-4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.
For Garnishing
  • Fresh cherries For decoration.
  • Shaved chocolate Optional.
  • Chocolate sprinkles Optional.
  • Icing sugar Optional.
  • Cocoa powder Optional.

Equipment

  • Trifle Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bake a chocolate cake according to your recipe or box instructions. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare your cake pan.
  2. Prepare chocolate pudding according to package instructions and allow it to cool slightly.
  3. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  4. Layer torn chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, cherry pie filling, and whipped cream in a trifle dish, repeating layers until full.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-4 hours for flavors to meld.
  6. Garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dessert is perfect for gatherings and can be prepared in advance for stress-free entertaining.

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