Black Forest Brownies
Black Forest Brownies are a sumptuous dessert that brings together the beloved flavors of dark chocolate and fresh cherries, all topped with fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms the classic Black Forest cake into a fudgy brownie delight that’s perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat at home. Each bite delivers an irresistible blend of rich chocolate and juicy cherries, making them a favorite among dessert lovers. Whether served warm with ice cream or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream, these brownies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh cherries (or frozen)
- Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking tin.
- Pit and quarter the cherries, reserving half for topping. Combine remaining cherries with sugar and let macerate for 10 minutes.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Stir in melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold gently until just mixed.
- Lightly mash macerated cherries and fold into the batter.
- Pour into prepared tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow to cool completely before topping with whipped cream, remaining cherries, and chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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