Black Forest Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Black Forest Pudding Cake – a surprisingly easy recipe with impressive results! This vintage recipe, originally found on the back of a Hershey's cocoa box, delivers rich chocolate layers with a delightful Kirsch-infused sauce and a sweet cherry topping. Perfect for dessert lovers of all skill levels.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 262 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Black Forest Pudding Cake

  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (37.5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • Butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) hot water
  • 1 tablespoon Kirsch (or other cherry liqueur, optional)
  • Cherry pie filling (for serving)

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How to Make Black Forest Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup (240ml) milk, ⅓ cup (60g) melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into an 8x9 inch square baking pan.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar, and ¼ cup (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
  7. Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. In a small bowl, gently whisk together ½ cup (120ml) hot water and 1 tablespoon Kirsch (or other cherry liqueur – can substitute with an extra tablespoon of water if unavailable).
  9. Carefully pour the water-Kirsch mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  12. Spoon the cake into individual dessert dishes, spooning the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the top.
  13. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with your favorite cherry pie filling (about ½ cup per serving).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

20g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Forest Pudding Cake?

Black Forest Pudding Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Forest Pudding Cake?

Black Forest Pudding Cake has approximately 262 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Forest Pudding Cake?

The key ingredients for Black Forest Pudding Cake are Granulated Sugar, Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Salt, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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