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Miniature Black Forest Cake Trifle Recipe

These miniature Black Forest cake trifles are very simple to make & with a few non-traditional ingredients, give this dessert recipe a longer shelf life!
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Ingredients  

  • 1 Pre-made Devil's Food Cake
  • 1 Tub Whipped Topping
  • 1 Jar Cocktail Cherries cut in half

Instructions 

  • Trim cake pieces to fit base of yogurt pot
  • Cut the depth of the cake in half so that you have room for layers in the yogurt pot
  • Place cake piece in bottom of the yogurt pot. You can add pieces of cake to fill edges.
  • Drizzle a teaspoon of the cherry syrup from the cocktail cherries onto the cake.
  • Add layer of whipped topping.
  • Add a layer of sliced cocktail cherries on top of whipped topping.
  • Add a layer of cake on top of cherries.
  • Drizzle a teaspoon of the cherry syrup from the cocktail cherries onto the cake.
  • Add layer of whipped topping on top of cake.
  • Add a layer of sliced cocktail cherries on top of whipped topping.
  • Top with a layer of whipped topping and a final sliced cherry.
  • Chill for 2 hours or overnight.

Notes

Optional: sprinkle chopped semi-sweet chocolate chips on top for garnish.