Description
This Black Forest Bundt Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the rich decadence of chocolate cake with a luscious cherry pie filling, silky chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and fresh cherries. A modern twist on the classic Black Forest flavor pairing, perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade chocolate bundt cake recipe)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 can (21 oz / 595g) cherry pie filling
For the Topping:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
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Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
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Fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare Pan:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan well.
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Make the Cake Batter:
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In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Gently fold in the cherry pie filling.
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Bake the Cake:
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Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
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Prepare the Ganache:
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Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
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Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
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Decorate the Cake:
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Drizzle ganache over the cooled bundt cake.
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Pipe or spoon whipped cream around the top and center.
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Top with fresh cherries for a classic look.
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Notes
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Use a chocolate fudge cake mix for an extra rich flavor.
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Refrigerate the cake if topped with whipped cream and cherries.
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