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Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake! A ridiculously easy recipe that's a dreamy cross between moist chocolate cake and rich pudding. Get ready for a symphony of chocolate, cherries, and a hint of Kirsch – the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 359.8 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake

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How to Make Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Add 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Beat with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  8. Sprinkle the cocoa sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup boiling water and 1 teaspoon Kirsch (or substitute with vanilla extract or almond extract).
  10. Slowly pour the hot water mixture over the batter. Do not stir.
  11. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  13. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  14. Spoon cherry pie filling over the top and serve immediately or chill for later.
  15. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

158g

Fat

7g

Carbs

23g

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