Best 7 Black Forest Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Black Forest Dessert, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic German dessert features layers of rich chocolate sponge cake, luscious cherry filling, and velvety whipped cream, adorned with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries. Embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of Black Forest Dessert recipes, ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, each offering a unique twist on this beloved treat. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect chocolate sponge cake, achieving a delicate balance between moistness and airiness. Learn the art of preparing a luscious cherry filling, capturing the essence of sweet and tart cherries in every bite. Master the techniques for creating a light and fluffy whipped cream, adding a touch of elegance and richness to the dessert. Explore variations such as the Black Forest Trifle, a stunning layered dessert served in individual glasses, or the Black Forest Roll, a delightful combination of cake, filling, and whipped cream rolled into a beautiful log. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, these recipes will guide you in creating an unforgettable Black Forest Dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK FOREST DREAM DESSERT



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This rich, chilled dessert seems to hit the spot on a hot summer's day. The recipe makes a large dessert, but my family never complains if there happen to be leftovers!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2-1/2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in coconut and walnuts. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over crust. Top with pie filling; cover and chill., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Whisk a small amount of pudding into melted chocolate. Return all to the pudding, whisking constantly. Pour over cherry filling. Chill for 2 hours or until set. , Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over dessert. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK FOREST CHERRY DESSERT



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This dessert combines the flavors of black forest cake - cherries, cream, chocolate - but takes much less time. I make it with canned sour cherries.

Provided by Silke

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
⅓ cup white sugar
½ (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons vanilla sugar
2 (14.5 ounce) cans morello (sour) cherries in syrup, drained, syrup reserved
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Combine 2 tablespoons of milk and 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a small cup. Pour remaining milk and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch-milk mixture, and cook until milk starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour 1/8 cup cold water into a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin powder on top. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Add 1/8 cup of hot milk mixture to the bowl with the gelatin, and stir constantly until granules are completely dissolved.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in dissolved gelatin mixture. Cool milk mixture completely, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add vanilla sugar gradually, continuing to beat until firm peaks form. Fold into the saucepan with the chilled milk mixture.
  • Pour cherry syrup into a small saucepan. Mix in 1 tablespoon cornstarch and bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened. Immediately stir in cherries and pour into a glass bowl. Pour cream mixture on top in a thick layer and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 59.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

BLACK FOREST DESSERT PIZZA



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Chocolate and cherries find their way on to a dessert pizza-- inspired by the German cake of the same name. The cherry compote or pizza "sauce" can be used as a topping for vanilla or chocolate ice cream too.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups frozen pitted cherries
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces frozen pizza dough, thawed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Grated semi-sweet chocolate for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine 1/4 cup sugar and the cherries in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until thick and syrupy, 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and almond extract.
  • Stretch and pat the dough into a 10- to 11-inch round and put on a baking sheet. Brush with the butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the remaining sugar. Bake until golden brown all over, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Spread the cherry compote on the pizza crust and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Return to the oven to lightly melt the chocolate, about 1 minute. Whip the cream with the remaining tablespoon sugar until the cream is thick but does not hold a peak. Drizzle the sweetened cream over the pizza and sprinkle with grated chocolate if using. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

LIGHT BLACK FOREST DESSERT



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Applesauce is used to keep this light version of Black Forest Cake healthy. Now, even people who are on a diet can enjoy a slice of rich chocolate cake! -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cherry juice blend
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cherry juice, sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into cherry juice mixture until blended., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Frost top of cake with pudding. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Top with pie filling. Chill until serving. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLACK FOREST DESSERT CAKE



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"The cake is a traditional German dessert. When my daughter went to Germany on a backpacking trip, she said the streets were lined with pastry shops." -Patricia Rutherford, Winchester, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (9 ounces) devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup water
1 large egg
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cake mix, water and egg on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan; place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy; fold in whipped topping. Spread pie filling over cake; top with cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts :

BLACK FOREST DESSERT



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This recipe is VERY tasty and elegant and takes no baking!(unless you have to bake the Swiss Roll yourself) It looks divine in a clear glass bowl where one can see the layers.I found it in a South African Magazine .If you don't like the Liquer in the recipe you can make it without it still tastes divine. ..of course it is better with the liquer!

Provided by Linda in South Afri

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Large deep dish, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 (397 g) cans condensed milk
6 (250 g) packages smooth cream cheese
375 ml lemon juice
1 bottle cherry liqueur (Buy in a Liquer store)
3 (425 g) cans black cherries
1 package sliced almonds
200 g chocolate, flakes made by scraping a slab of chocolates with a knife.
350 ml fresh cream
3 eggs, seperated
125 ml cake flour
125 ml caster sugar
5 ml baking powder
60 g cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Mix Condensed milk,Cream Cheese,+ Lemon Juice.
  • Slice Swiss Roll and place in layer in bottom of glass serving dish.
  • Sprinkle with Cherry Liquer[not the whole bottle] sprinkle to taste.
  • Don't soak swiss roll in Liquer!
  • Put some of Black Cherries on top-a few will do.
  • Sprinkle with Almonds.
  • Spoon a layer of Cream Cheese mixture over the Almonds.
  • Cover with some Chocolate flakes.
  • Repeat layers finishing with Cream Cheese layer.
  • Lastly Decorate with whipped fresh Cream followed by a last layer of flaked chocolate flakes.
  • Cool in Refrigerator over night or for 3-4 hours.
  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAKING SWISS ROLL : Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Whisk egg yolks and Castor Sugar together.
  • Add the whisked egg whites.
  • Mix with this the Cake Flour+ Cocoa Powder+ Baking powder.
  • Pour dough into flat swiss roll pan.
  • Bake for 5 minutes by 400F. Let Cool.
  • Spread some previously prepared Chocolate icing or filling on to baked Swiss Roll and roll it up.
  • leave to cool.
  • [A creamy butter icing is what you need].

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 189, Sodium 342.6, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 63.2, Protein 16.3

BLACK FOREST SPOON DESSERT



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I found this on one of my recipe cards and am posting it so that I can find it again.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 20-oz can(s) light cherry pie filling
18 1/4 oz box chocolate cake mix

Steps:

  • 1. DO NOT MAKE CAKE AS DIRECTED ON BOX.
  • 2. Preheat slow cooker on high for 10 minutes
  • 3. Spray the cooker with nonfat cooking spray
  • 4. In the cooker stir together the pie filling and cake mix until there is no dry cake mix visible. The batter will be very thick and lumpy
  • 5. Place a paper towel on top of the slow cooker
  • 6. Cook on high for 2 to 2 1/4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 7. Serve directly from the cooker. DO NOT INVERT THIS CAKE!
  • 8. Yield: 15 (1/2 cup) servings.

Tips:

  • For the cake layers, use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor. Dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is recommended.
  • To achieve even layers, level the cake layers once they have cooled completely. This will ensure that the cake stacks evenly.
  • Chill the whipped cream before whipping to ensure it whips up light and fluffy. You can also use a stabilizer like gelatin or cream of tartar to help the whipped cream hold its shape.
  • For a boozy twist, soak the cherries in kirsch or another cherry liqueur before using them in the filling or topping.
  • Serve the Black Forest Cake chilled for the best flavor and texture. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

The Black Forest Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate cake layers, creamy whipped cream filling, and sweet cherry topping, it is sure to please everyone. Follow these tips to make the best Black Forest Cake: use high-quality ingredients, level the cake layers, chill the whipped cream, soak the cherries in liqueur, and serve the cake chilled. Enjoy!

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