Black Forest Cake

Health score
2%
Black Forest Cake
135 min.
12
381kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a classic Black Forest Cake, a dessert that promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. This luscious cake, with its layers of moist chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and sweet cherry filling, is a perfect centerpiece for any celebration or a delightful treat for a cozy evening at home.

Originating from the Black Forest region of Germany, this cake combines the deep, chocolatey goodness of devil's food cake with the tartness of cherries, creating a harmonious balance that is simply irresistible. The addition of almond extract and sliced almonds adds a delightful nutty flavor and a pleasing crunch, elevating this dessert to new heights.

With a preparation time of just 135 minutes, you can easily whip up this show-stopping dessert that serves 12 people, making it ideal for gatherings, birthdays, or special occasions. Each slice is a heavenly experience, boasting approximately 381 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Black Forest Cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • tablespoons almonds sliced
  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • tablespoons brandy 
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling canned
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  2. Make and bake cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  3. In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until slightly thickened. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy. In another small bowl, mix pie filling and almond extract.
  4. On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down.
  5. Spread with half of the whipped cream, then 1 cup cherry mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost top with remaining whipped cream. Spoon remaining cherry mixture over top.
  6. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein3.89%
Fat48.12%
Carbs47.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.08
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.1669565957526%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:381.36kcal
19.07%
Fat:20.8g
32%
Saturated Fat:10.37g
64.82%
Carbohydrates:46.67g
15.56%
Net Carbohydrates:45.3g
16.47%
Sugar:19.93g
22.14%
Cholesterol:44.82mg
14.94%
Sodium:316.8mg
13.77%
Alcohol:0.89g
100%
Alcohol %:0.84%
100%
Caffeine:3.96mg
1.32%
Protein:3.79g
7.58%
Vitamin A:685.9IU
13.72%
Phosphorus:135.78mg
13.58%
Copper:0.21mg
10.31%
Iron:1.84mg
10.25%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.43%
Calcium:90.19mg
9.02%
Selenium:5.95µg
8.5%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.94%
Magnesium:27.69mg
6.92%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.73%
Folate:26.62µg
6.66%
Potassium:221.19mg
6.32%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.67%
Fiber:1.37g
5.48%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.23%
Vitamin B3:0.73mg
3.66%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.08%
Vitamin K:2.64µg
2.51%
Vitamin C:2.02mg
2.45%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.43%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.89%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.06%