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Classic Easy Black Forest Cake With Cake Mix on White Dish
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5 from 15 ratings

Easy Black Forest Cake (With Cake Mix)

Quick and easy black forest cake recipe with cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients. Soft, moist chocolate cake with cherry filling and whipped cream.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Decorating time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 Slices
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Butter Unsalted, Melted
  • 4 Eggs Large
  • 1 cup Milk Whole
  • 1 container Snack pack chocolate pudding Not the powder but use pre-made pudding, 3.25 oz.
  • 1 box Devil's food cake mix Or chocolate cake mix
  • 1.5 cups Cherry pie filling
  • 2 cups Whipped cream Homemade or store-bought
  • 2.5 tablespoon Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, add butter, eggs milk, chocolate pudding and mix until smooth. 
  • Add cake mix and mix until just combined. 
  • Pour this batter into 2 greased/floured 8x2 round cake pans
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool down completely.
  • Then, trim the sides and cut the domes on the cakes. 
  • Place one cake on a cake stand. 
  • Spread whipped cream on top. 
  • Then, spoon cherry pie filling on top of the whipped cream and spread it out. 
  • Place the other cake on top of the pie filling.
  • Then, spread whipped cream on top again. 
  • Spoon cherry pie filling on top of the whipped cream again and spread it out. 
  • Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg