Dave's Special Black Forest Cake Recipe

Indulge in Dave's Special Black Forest Cake, a decadent and moist chocolate cake that's surprisingly simple to make! This recipe, a family favorite, features layers of rich chocolate cake soaked in creamy coconut milk, topped with sweet cherry pie filling and luscious whipped cream. Get ready for a taste sensation that's guaranteed to disappear quickly – it's that good! Perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 278.3 kcal
Protein 6g
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Dave's Special Black Forest Cake 85

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Ingredients for Dave's Special Black Forest Cake

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How to Make Dave's Special Black Forest Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your chocolate cake mix box. Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for the time indicated on the box (usually around 30-35 minutes).
  3. Once baked, immediately remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  4. Gently poke numerous holes all over the warm cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or a toothpick.
  5. In a bowl, combine one (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk and one (13.5 ounce) can of cream of coconut. Pour this mixture evenly over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  6. Refrigerate the cake for 20-30 minutes to allow the mixture to absorb.
  7. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread one (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for another 30 minutes.
  9. Spread one (8 ounce) container of whipped topping evenly over the cherry filling.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to chill completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

39g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dave's Special Black Forest Cake?

Dave's Special Black Forest Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dave's Special Black Forest Cake?

Dave's Special Black Forest Cake has approximately 278.3 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dave's Special Black Forest Cake?

The key ingredients for Dave's Special Black Forest Cake are Chocolate Cake Mix, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Cream Of Coconut, Cherry Pie Filling, Whipped Topping. See the full list with measurements above.

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