How to Make Quick Black Forest Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black Forest cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that originated in Germany. Traditionally made with layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, it's a favorite for special occasions and gatherings. While the traditional recipe can be time-consuming and challenging, this quick version of Black Forest cake is perfect for when you need a delicious dessert in a hurry.

This quick Black Forest cake recipe takes all the flavors of the classic dessert and simplifies th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Make the cake: Stir cake mix, pie filling, chocolate chips, eggs, and almond extract together in a mixing bowl until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Heat chocolate chips, milk, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts and mixture is well combined. Stir in confectioners' sugar.
  • Spread glaze over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 147mg