Best 5 Black Forest Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Black forest upside down cake is a luscious dessert combining chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream. The cake has a moist chocolate sponge base topped with sour cherries and a caramel sauce. When baked, the cherries and caramel caramelize, creating a sticky sweet topping. The cake is then flipped upside down, revealing the beautiful cherry and caramel layer. It is finished with a generous dollop of whipped cream or ice cream, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK FOREST UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for the recipe! -Kimberly Campbell, Wheeling, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 package devil's food cake mix
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spoon pie filling into a greased 12-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until blended. Gently beat in eggs. Pour over pie filling. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; spoon over cream cheese layer., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. If needed, spoon cherries from pan over cake. Top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BLACK FOREST UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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Bake these restaurant-worthy cakes and prepare to be adored.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 cups drained jarred sour cherries (1 teaspoon juice reserved)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 large egg yolk
3 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cherry juice in the bottom of each of two 8-ounce ramekins. Microwave ramekins until butter and brown sugar are melted and bubbling, about 1 minute. Arrange cherries in a tightly packed layer in the bottom of each ramekin.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. In another small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in egg yolk, then flour mixture and milk. Divide batter between ramekins.
  • Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cake comes out with only a few crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and rum until soft peaks form. Run a paring knife around edge of each cake and invert onto a plate. Serve cakes with rum whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 g, Fat 39 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9 g

BLACK FOREST CAKE I



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This recipe delivers a classic version of the original Black Forest cake with whipped cream frosting and sour cherries.

Provided by Linda Greer

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 (20 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch, round, cake pans; cover bottoms with waxed paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen edges, and remove to racks to cool completely.
  • Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Combine reserved juice, cherries, 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool before using.
  • Combine whipping cream and confectioner's sugar in a chilled medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • With long serrated knife, split each cake layer horizontally in half. Tear one split layer into crumbs; set aside. Reserve 1 1/2 cups Frosting for decorating cake; set aside. Gently brush loose crumbs off top and side of each cake layer with pasty brush or hands. To assemble, place one cake layer on cake plate. Spread with 1 cup frosting; top with 3/4 cup cherry topping. Top with second cake layer; repeat layers of frosting and cherry topping. Top with third cake layer. Frost side of cake. Pat reserved crumbs onto frosting on side of cake. Spoon reserved frosting into pastry bag fitted with star decorator tip. Pipe around top and bottom edges of cake. Spoon remaining cherry topping onto top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 86.9 g, Cholesterol 129.6 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 61.8 g

ULTIMATE BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Very delicious and easy to make. Garnish with chocolate curls made by using a cheese grater on semisweet chocolate.

Provided by 12YEAROLDCHEF

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups white sugar, divided
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
½ cup cherry liqueur, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 pinch salt
1 (16 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper.
  • Sift 1 1/2 cups of the white sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Beat shortening and remaining 1/2 cup white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat 1 egg at a time into the shortening mixture; add vanilla extract with last egg. Add portions of flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition to form a smooth batter. Pour batter into prepared baking pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Remove parchment from cake bottoms. Cut each layer in half horizontally, making 4 layers total. Pour 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur over each cake half.
  • Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Beat in 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in confectioners' sugar and salt until cream filling is smooth and stiff.
  • Spread 1 cake layer with 1/4 of the cream filling; top with 1/3 cherries. Repeat with 2 additional layers. Place 4th layer on top; frost top and sides of cake with remaining cream filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.7 calories, Carbohydrate 105 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 630.6 mg, Sugar 77.7 g

BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Devil's food cake mix makes it easy to prepare an impressive, tasty torte that perfectly pairs chocolate and cherries.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons brandy, if desired
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • Make and bake cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until slightly thickened. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy. In another small bowl, mix pie filling and almond extract.
  • On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down. Spread with half of the whipped cream, then 1 cup cherry mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost top with remaining whipped cream. Spoon remaining cherry mixture over top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Before you start baking, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature. This will help the cake batter to mix together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to be tough and dense.
  • If you are using frozen berries, thaw them completely before adding them to the cake batter. Frozen berries can release excess water into the batter, which can make the cake soggy.
  • When you're making the caramel sauce, be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked caramel sauce can be bitter and burnt-tasting.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. If you try to invert the cake while it's still warm, it's more likely to break.

Conclusion:

The Black Forest Upside Down Cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, sweet cherry filling, and decadent caramel sauce, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Black Forest Upside Down Cake a try!

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