Quick Black Forest Cake

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This easy Black Forest cake made with cherry pie filling and devil's food cake mix is delicious and moist. Serve cake as-is or with whipped cream and a cherry.

close up view of Black Forest Cake garnished with chocolate icing and powdered sugar
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

Cake:

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding

  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon almond extract

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Make the cake: Stir cake mix, pie filling, chocolate chips, eggs, and almond extract together in a mixing bowl until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Heat chocolate chips, milk, and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts and mixture is well combined. Stir in confectioners' sugar.

  5. Spread glaze over cooled cake.

Editor's Note:

If making a 10-inch Bundt cake, add about 10 minutes to the bake time.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
9g Fat
53g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 247mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 147mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.