Indulge in the rich flavors of a classic black forest cake in a convenient bar form.

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Indulge in the rich flavors of a classic black forest cake in a convenient bar form.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 01, 2024

These black forest cake bars feature layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream, topped with chocolate shavings. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are a delicious twist on the traditional cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Spread the cake batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool completely, then spread the cherry pie filling over the top.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  7. Spread the whipped cream over the cherry filling.
  8. Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars and serving.
  10. Enjoy your delicious black forest cake bars!

Interesting Facts

  • Black forest cake is named after the Black Forest region in Germany, known for its dark, dense pine forests.
  • The traditional black forest cake features layers of chocolate cake, cherry filling, and whipped cream, topped with chocolate shavings.
  • These black forest cake bars are a convenient twist on the classic cake, perfect for sharing with friends and family.