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black forest cake

lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

This was my husband's favorite cake.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For black forest cake

  • 1 15.25 oz pkg
    dark chocolate cake mix (i use pillsbury plus)
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    oil
  • 3
    eggs
  • FILLING AND FROSTING:
  • 2 c
    whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    brandy
  • 21 oz
    cherry fruit filling
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 Tbsp
    slivered almonds

How To Make black forest cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans.
  • 2
    In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Pour into prepared pans.
  • 3
    Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 4
    Cool 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  • 5
    In medium bowl, beat whipping cream at highest speed until slightly thickened. Add powdered sugar gradually; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy.
  • 6
    In small bowl, combine cherry filling and almond extract. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread 1 cup filling to within 1-inch of edge. Place second layer on top of filling. Frost top and sides with whipped cream. Spoon filling on top. Garnish with almonds. Chill.
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