Halloween Black Forest Trifle (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients needed to make the cake.
02 - 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling.
03 - 2 cups heavy cream.
04 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar.
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
06 - 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (for garnish).
07 - 1/4 cup Halloween-themed candy (for garnish).

Instructions:

01 - Bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions. Allow it to cool completely.
02 - Once cooled, cut the cake into cubes.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
04 - In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the cake cubes at the bottom.
05 - Add a layer of cherry pie filling over the cake.
06 - Spoon a layer of whipped cream over the cherries.
07 - Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with a layer of whipped cream.
08 - Sprinkle chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top of the final layer of whipped cream.
09 - Decorate with Halloween-themed candy for a festive touch.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the trifle to set.

Notes:

01 - Enjoy this deliciously spooky Black Forest Trifle as a Halloween crowd-pleaser!.