Best 4 Easy Black Forest Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, the Black Forest Cake, a symphony of rich chocolate layers, luscious cherry filling, and velvety whipped cream. This iconic cake is a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover three irresistible recipes that showcase the versatility of this beloved dessert.

The first recipe presents the traditional Black Forest Cake, a multi-layered masterpiece adorned with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries. Dive into the detailed instructions to create the perfect chocolate sponge cake, luscious cherry filling, and airy whipped cream.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the second recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic. Almond flour and cocoa powder come together to create a rich and decadent cake base, while a combination of cherries, cornstarch, and almond extract delivers a vibrant filling.

Last but not least, the third recipe introduces a Black Forest Trifle, a layered dessert that combines the classic flavors in a stunning presentation. Layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream are arranged in a clear trifle bowl, creating a visually appealing treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Embark on a culinary journey with these three Black Forest Cake recipes, each offering a unique take on this timeless favorite. From the traditional multi-layered cake to the gluten-free alternative and the elegant trifle, there's a recipe for every taste and occasion.

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

EASY DRESSED-UP BLACK FOREST CAKE



Easy Dressed-Up Black Forest Cake image

After traveling to Germany and loving their Black Forest Cake, I came home wanting to recreate it with what I had at the time. I was 17 and could only purchase, not yet create, so here is what I did. To this day my son requests it for his birthday every year. Pie filling should ooze out - this is the art of the cake!

Provided by SILVREZS

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 11h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 devil's food chocolate cake mix (such as Betty Crocker® Super Moist®)
1 ¼ cups water
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (4 ounce) bar dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Beat cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and continue to beat, scraping bowl occasionally, until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans, about 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and cool completely, about 1 hour. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut each cake in half horizontally with a bread knife, to make 4 layers. Place one layer on a serving plate. Spread 1/4 of the whipped cream on top. Top with 1/3 of the cherry pie filling; spread evenly. Place second cake layer on top. Repeat layering whipped cream, cherry pie filling, and cake layers, ending with whipped cream on top.
  • Grate chocolate bar or shave into curls with a peeler; scatter on top of whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate cake until flavors combine, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Carbohydrate 61.9 g, Cholesterol 154.3 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 498.9 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

SO EASY BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Make and share this So Easy Black Forest Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kittycara

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 chocolate cake mix (i used a dark chocolate fugde)
3 large eggs
cherry pie filling
whipped topping

Steps:

  • pre heat oven to 325(mine is a comvection oven).
  • mix together all ingredients
  • spray pam into the pan.
  • put onto a 9 x 13 non stick cake pan.
  • bake about 40min.
  • cool one hour
  • put in ice box after first use also can do after cooling before serving.
  • top with a cool whip or whipped cream if you like.

QUICK & EASY BLACK FOREST CAKE



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This cake is to die for. I have four Boys. They all come running and grandkids when I make this easy cake.I just love semi- home cooking.. Soooooo good...

Provided by Brenda-Lee Barajas

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box standard - size box devil;s food cake mix
3/4 c sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vannilla extact
1 can(s) 20 oz. cherry pie filling
1 can coc. frosting ( your liking)

Steps:

  • 1. grease and flour 9x13 pan or bundt pan.Heat oven 350 degrees.
  • 2. Beat dry cake mix , sour cream, eggs, and vannilla ext. with beater.
  • 3. Then stir pie filling with hand.,, NOT BEATER !!!
  • 4. Poor in pan -bake 45 to 50 min....when cool frost.. add nuts on top if you want.

EASY BLACK FOREST CAKE



Easy Black Forest Cake image

Super easy, moist delicious cake, and no one ever knows that there is jello in it.

Provided by Donata Natalino

Categories     Cakes

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box devil's food cake mix
3 oz box cherry jello
1 c boiling water
1/4 c cold water
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
8 oz cool whip
1 jar(s) hot fudge sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare cake according to package directions for a 8 inch layer cake. After baking let cake cool 15 minutes.
  • 2. While cake is cooling add jello to 1 cup boiling water and completely dissolve. Add 1/4 cup cold water.
  • 3. With a fork. poke holes in both cakes. Slowly pour jello over each cake. Refridgerate in cake pans for at least 3 hours.
  • 4. When Jello is set, remove 1 cake from pan. If cake does not remove easily put pan warm water for several minutes.
  • 5. Spread cherry pie filling in on top of 1st layer. Loosen 2nd cake and put on top on pie filling. Using Cool Whip as frosting frost cake. when completely frosted drizzle hot fudge sauce over top of cake. If you wish you can garnish middle of frosted cake with a few cherries from remaining pie filling.

Tips:

  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cake.
  • Make sure the chocolate ganache is completely cool before pouring it over the cake.
  • Pipe whipped cream on top of the cake just before serving.
  • For a more sophisticated flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Add a splash of Kirschwasser or rum to the whipped cream for a boozy twist.
  • Decorate the cake with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or maraschino cherries.

Conclusion:

This easy Black Forest Cake recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy whipped cream frosting, and sweet cherry filling, it's the perfect cake for any special occasion. So next time you're looking for a showstopping dessert, give this Black Forest Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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