Black Forest Trifle

By danyell923

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz.) package no-sugar-added low-fat chocolate cake mix (Pillsbury)
• 4 -serving-size package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 1 lb. fresh pitted dark sweet cherries or one 16 oz. package frozen unsweetened pitted
• dark sweet cherries, thawed and well drained
• 2 cups frozen fat-free whipped dessert topping, thawed
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (opt)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare cake mix according to package directions using an 8” square or round cake pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 min; remove cake from pan. Cut cake into 1” pieces.
Meanwhile, prepare pudding mix according to package directions using the 2 cups fat-free milk; cover and chill about 30 minutes or until set. 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.
MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare as directed. Cover and chill for up to 4 hours.