Description
This easy no-bake dessert transforms classic Black Forest Cake into mini, elegant dessert cups. Layers of rich chocolate cake crumbles, fluffy whipped cream, and sweet cherry pie filling create a decadent, bite-sized treat. Perfect for parties, holidays, and special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chocolate cake (crumbled)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate shavings
- 1 cup cherries with stems (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crumble the chocolate cake into small pieces and set aside.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In mini dessert cups, layer chocolate cake crumbs, whipped cream, and cherry pie filling.
- Repeat the layers and finish with a swirl of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and a cherry.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought cake or leftover cake scraps.
- Keep whipped cream cold for best consistency.
- Brush cake crumbs with simple syrup if dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: German-Inspired