BLACK FOREST DELIGHT

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Makes a beautiful cake. I've used this recipe many times, and always gotten many compliments. The icing compliments the flavors of the cake so well!

Provided by Mysti Tillison

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

DIRECTIONS FOR CAKE
1 box duncan hines dark chocolate or fudge cake
3 large eggs
1/2 c oil
1 1/3 c water
1 small box cherry jello
1 c boiling water
DIRECTIONS FOR ICING
1/2 c sour cream
8 oz cool-whip
1 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 c powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS FOR GARNISH
1 jar maraschino cherries
1/4 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp crisco

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8" round pans. Drain and chop cherries, reserve one for garnish. Set aside.
  • 2. In large bowl, mix well cake mix, oil, water, and eggs. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes, then pierce all over with large fork. Do not remove from pans.
  • 3. Mix cherry jello with boiling water, stir until completely dissolved. Pour jello evenly over cakes, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • 4. In large bowl, mix sour cream with Cool-Whip. Add almond extract and mix, then blend in powdered sugar.
  • 5. Dip cake pans in warm water up to rim to loosen, then invert cake layer onto serving plate. Frost first layer, then cover top of this layer with chopped cherries. Place second layer and frost entire cake. Garnish top with single cherry.
  • 6. In small plastic or glass bowl, mix chocolate chips and Crisco, heat until melted. Pour into sandwich bag and clip very small corner, drizzle chocolate over entire cake. Store in refrigerator.

Peace Oni
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Raine Monger
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Overall, a great recipe that I would recommend to others.


ROBERT DOLLAZ
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I wish there were more pictures in the instructions.


Jaky Moraa
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort.


Veronicah Akinyi (VERONS' WORLD)
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers.


Omar Idris
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Highly recommend!


Shawn Carrié
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5 stars!


Basher Ahmad
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I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Josephine Amamgbo
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results.


Atem Caruthers
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This recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers!


Faisal Jutt
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I had a hard time finding kirschwasser, so I used cherry brandy instead. It turned out great!


Adi Paddy
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The Black Forest Delight was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Oscar Ramos Jr
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that wowed my guests.


D Jay wiz Mats
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The chocolate and cherry flavors were perfectly balanced, and the whipped cream frosting was light and airy. Definitely a winner!


Nabin Nabin
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the cherry filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this again.


Love Isliwerfull
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The Black Forest Delight was a delightful dessert! The chocolate sponge cake was rich and decadent, while the cherry filling and whipped cream added a touch of sweetness and tartness. Overall, a fantastic recipe!


M Rashid
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I've tried many Black Forest cake recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out moist and flavorful.


Thuto Mokanyane
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This Black Forest Delight recipe was an absolute hit with my friends and family! The combination of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream was pure perfection.