Black Forest Trifle
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Sugar-free cake and pudding mixes are the secrets to making this cherry-studded dessert recipe low in calories, fat, and carbs.


Black Forest Trifle

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Ingredients
  • 1 8-ounce package
    no-sugar-added low-fat chocolate cake mix
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  • 1 4-serving-size package
    sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
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  • 2 cups
    fat-free milk
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  • 1 pound
    fresh pitted dark sweet cherries or one 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and well drained
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  • 2 cups
    frozen fat-free whipped dessert topping, thawed
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    Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
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Directions
1.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions using an 8-inch square or round cake pan. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove cake from pan. Cut cake into 1-inch pieces.
2.
Meanwhile, prepare pudding mix according to package directions using the 2 cups fat-free milk; cover and chill about 30 minutes or until set.
3.
Place half of the cake cubes in a 3-quart trifle bowl. Spoon half of the cherries over cake; spread half of the pudding over cherries and top with half of the whipped topping. Repeat layers. If desired, sprinkle with cocoa powder. Makes 16 (about 2/3-cup) servings.

Make-Ahead Directions
Prepare as directed. Cover and chill for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 102, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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