Black Forest Brownies

Black Forest Brownies are a twist on the classic German Black Forest Cake, combining rich chocolate brownies with tart cherries and whipped cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Black Forest Brownies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, German Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 150 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Cherry pie filling
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• 50 gram Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in the microwave or over a double boiler.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, spread the cherry pie filling over the top of the brownies.
10. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then spread it over the cherry pie filling.
11. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings on top.
12. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.