No Trifling in the Black Forest

I guess am doing a 12 Days of Christmas Desserts or maybe a Treat Yourself for the Holidays Idea guide. Not sure which but I have been photographing a lot of the stuff happening in my kitchen this week. This treat is a black forest type trifle which is always a big success when served. Rich dark chocolate cake soaked with cherry brandy. Layered with Cherry jam. And chocolate pudding. And whipped cream. The same layers are repeated again. Then topped off with a shaving of dark bittersweet chocolate. This dessert went to the holiday open house given by the lovely MommaK on sunday afternoon the week before Christmas.