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Black Forest Dessert 1St Place Winner Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Black Forest dessert, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! This award-winning recipe (1st place in our town's holiday recipe contest!) delivers an intensely rich and creamy chocolate experience. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this recipe makes two 13x9 inch cakes, easily freezable for later enjoyment. Make one now, freeze one for another time! Alternatively, adapt the recipe to create 12 delicious cupcakes using leftover batter. Get ready for rave reviews – they'll be asking for more!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 398.3 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Black Forest Dessert 1St Place Winner

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How to Make Black Forest Dessert 1St Place Winner

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 13x9 inch baking pans.
  2. Prepare your favorite chocolate cake batter according to package directions (or your own recipe, making enough for two 13x9 inch cakes).
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. While cakes cool, prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the pudding mix and milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  7. Gradually add the pudding mixture to the cream cheese, beating until well combined.
  8. Once cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese pudding mixture evenly over both cakes.
  9. Top with your favorite cherry pie filling, spreading evenly.
  10. Finish with a generous layer of whipped topping.
  11. Grate a Hershey's chocolate bar over the top for an extra chocolatey touch.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Freezes beautifully!
  13. For best results, thaw frozen cake in the refrigerator overnight.
  14. Store leftovers refrigerated.
  15. Slice each cake into 8 or 12 servings, depending on the number of guests.
  16. Enjoy this amazing dessert! It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

57g

Carbs

15g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Low Protein Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit American Dinner Party Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Cakes Puddings And Mousses Chocolate Eggs Dietary Cake Fillings And Frostings Midwestern Low In Something Berries Taste Mood Sweet Number Of Servings Presentation Served Cold