Best 5 Black Forest Brownie Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite symphony of flavors and textures that is the Black Forest Brownie Cake, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the rich decadence of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of cherries. This remarkable dessert features a moist and fudgy brownie base, generously layered with a luscious black cherry filling, and crowned with a velvety chocolate ganache. The captivating allure of this cake lies in its contrasting elements, where the dense and chewy brownie yields to the burst of juicy cherries, while the silky ganache adds a touch of sophistication and elegance. With its captivating appearance and irresistible taste, the Black Forest Brownie Cake promises an unforgettable dessert experience that will leave you craving for more. Explore the detailed recipe within this article to embark on a delightful baking journey and create this exceptional treat in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK FOREST BROWNIE DESSERT



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Looking for an easy dessert using Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix? Then check out this great brownie topped with whipped cream sprinkled with cocoa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (10.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
2 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, if desired
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cocoa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with baking spray with flour. Make brownie mix as directed on pouch, using oil, water and egg. Pour batter into pie plate.
  • Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir together pie filling and liqueur. Cut brownie into 6 wedges. Place each wedge on individual serving plate. Spoon about 1/3 cup cherry mixture over each wedge.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add dollop of whipped cream to each serving. Sprinkle with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1 g

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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This is one of the best brownie recipes I have tried.

Provided by MICKEY3

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
4 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed all-purpose flour
½ cup pecans
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with enough aluminum foil to hang over the edges. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Melt baking chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. Stir sugar into chocolate mixture until dissolved. Cool mixture slightly.
  • Mix eggs into into chocolate mixture until well mixed; stir in vanilla extract. Stir flour into chocolate mixture just until batter is moistened.
  • Process pecans and dried cherries in a food processor until chopped; fold into batter with chocolate chips. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brownies begin to pull away from the edges and are set in the middle, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 50.5 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and the ingredients are always on hand. Even my boyfriend, who doesn't like most sweets, can't pass these brownies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped nuts
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in extracts and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake)., Meanwhile, for icing, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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Okay, there are plenty of recipes for Black Forest Cake, but none for Black Forest Brownies! This is so easy! So here it is! The brownie mix should be enough to fit a 13"x9" pan(the size of the package is estimated). Adapted from Country Woman magazine. German, New England, West

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 ounces fudge brownie mix (to fit 13'x9-inch pan)
1/2 cup oil (or follow package directions)
1/4 cup water (or follow package directions)
2 eggs (3 for a more cakey brownie, or follow package directions)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (or 2 oz. chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake brownies, following pkg. directions, using a 13"x9" pan. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread over the brownies. Top with pie filling.
  • In a microwave or small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the brownies.
  • Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set chocolate. Enjoy!
  • Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2948.1, Fat 156.7, SaturatedFat 55.1, Cholesterol 390.5, Sodium 1306, Carbohydrate 361.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 190.1, Protein 31.6

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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These easy-to-make, fudgy brownies, complete with retro decoration, marry a much-loved flavour pairing of cherry and chocolate

Provided by Nadiya Hussain

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h10m

Yield Cuts into 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

250g unsalted butter , softened at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
1 tbsp instant coffee powder
350g light brown soft sugar
4 medium eggs
75g cocoa powder
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp cherry essence (optional), available from Lakeland
100g dried sour cherries , chopped
200g dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids)
25g unsalted butter , softened at room temperature
50g icing sugar
green food colouring gel
20 glacé cherries , halved

Steps:

  • Grease a 30 x 20cm cake tin and line with parchment. Heat oven to 180C/ 160C fan/gas 4. Mix the coffee with 2 tbsp boiling water, then set aside to cool.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together for about 5 mins until light and fluffy, then add the eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and the flour. Add in the cherry essence and cooled coffee to the butter mixture, followed by the dry ingredients. Mix well, then fold in the cherries.
  • Spoon into the prepared tin, level the top with the back of a spoon and bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
  • Once cool, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a pan of simmering water, then spread in an even layer over the top of the brownies.
  • While the chocolate is setting, mix the butter with the icing sugar and a few drops of green food colouring. Put the buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a writing tip nozzle. Cut the brownies into 20 squares, place two glacé cherry halves on top of each one and use the buttercream to create the cherry stem.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cake. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • When making the frosting, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will make the frosting smooth and creamy.
  • Add the cocoa powder and cherry preserves to the frosting gradually, mixing well after each addition.
  • Spread the frosting on the cake and decorate with additional cherries.

Conclusion:

This Black Forest Brownie Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich chocolate flavor, sweet cherry filling, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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