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Black Forest Cake

Published April 14, 2019 Last Updated May 7, 2019 By Courtney 2 Comments

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Rich and delicious, Black Forest Cake! We’ll show you how to make a boxed cake mix even better by filling it cherries and covering in ganache frosting!

black forest cake slice on a plate

I love my bundt pan. It’s an easy way to make a cake beautiful without a ton of effort and it’s a great way to make filled cakes. Whenever I make a black forest cake I love to fill it with cherry filling and bake it right into the cake.

Once you’re done baking a bundt cake you can dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with glaze, pipe on some thick frosting, it’s so simple. For this chocolate cake we went with a ganache glaze, which everyone loves!

cake mix chocolate and ingredients for black forest cake on a board

Black Forest Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate (any variety) cake mix
  • 3.4 oz box of chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 can of cherry pie filling
  • 1 chocolate bar (for shavings garnish)
  • ganache topping 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips + 1/2 cup heavy cream

How to make Black Forest Cake

First, start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a bundt pan with nonstick spray. Then in a large bowl combine the cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, greek yogurt, oil and eggs, and mix until well combined.

Add half of the batter into the bundt pan. Using a spoon, push the sides up in the middle and outer edge to create a well in the middle.

black forest cake batter in bundt pan

Spoon the cherry pie filling into the well, using the spoon spread it all the way around, and make sure it’s filled but not so full it touches the edges of the pan.

cherry pie filling in black forest cake in bundt pan

Add in the remaining cake batter to cover the cherry pie filling and spread it across the top, sealing the sides of your cake.

black forest batter in a bundt pan

How long do you bake Black Forest Cake?

Let the cake bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes and then invert onto a cooling rack to completely cool.

chocolate black forest bundt cake covered in ganache

Once cooled top with ganache, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and don’t forget the cherries!

black forest cake on a baking rack

This article was written by Courtney’s Sweets, the recipe is from our guest chef Amanda.

black forest cake being slicedTips for the best Black Forest Cake

  • If you’re not a fan of using food dye you can find dye-free cherries in natural food stores.
  • Use a vegetable peeler to make chocolate shavings.
  • When using a chocolate cake mix use one that you know you like the flavor of.
  • You can use fresh cherries for the top to garnish
  • Make a cherry syrup to serve on the side if desired.

This article was written by Courtney’s Sweets, the recipe is from our guest chef Amanda.

black forest cake slice on a plate

Black Forest Cake

Rich and delicious, Black Forest Cake! We'll show you how to make a boxed cake mix even better by filling it cherries and covering in ganache frosting!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: black forest cake, bundt cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 1 box chocolate any variety cake mix
  • 3.4 oz box of chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 can of cherry pie filling
  • 1 chocolate bar for shavings garnish

Ganache Topping

  • 2 cup chocolate chips semi sweet/milk/dark – whatever you prefer
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • First, start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • Now in a large bowl combine the cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, greek yogurt, oil and eggs, and mix until well combined.
  • Add half of the batter into the bundt pan. Using a spoon, push the sides up in the middle and outer edge to create a well in the middle.
  • Spoon the cherry pie filling into the well, using the spoon spread it all the way around, and make sure it’s filled but not so full it touches the edges of the pan.
  • Add in the remaining cake batter to cover the cherry pie filling and spread it across the top, sealing the sides of your cake.
  • Bake the cake bake for 45-50 minutes. 
  • Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes and then invert onto a cooling rack to completely cool.
  • Now make the ganache by simmering the heavy cream on the stove just until it’s ready to boil.
  • Place the chocolate chips into a bowl, pour the heated cream over the top and allow it to sit for a few minutes.
  • Mix the two together until a nice thick ganache is made and pour over the cake.
  • Once the cake is cooled top with ganache, whipped cream, then top with fresh or jarred cherries.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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About Courtney

Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

Comments

  1. Tina says

    April 26, 2019 at 11:53 am

    This looks incredible and decadent and heavenly! All things I need in my life right now! This is a classic flavor combination that you’ve made all the simpler with a box mix. A great dessert for the holidays or a new way to impress my co-workers. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Courtney Lopez says

      May 6, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      You’re so welcome and yes it’s perfect for the holidays and impressing without a ton of effort – ha!

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