I just love a classic Black Forest dessert cake, and these Black Forest Brownies bring all of those rich, indulgent flavors into one irresistibly fudgy bite. Imagine a dense chocolate brownie layered with with whipped cream and finished with another layer o cherry jam— every bite tastes like a cross between your favorite brownie and a slice of Black Forest cake. They’re decadent, fruity, and perfect for anyone who loves the combination of chocolate and cherries.
What I love most about this recipe is how effortlessly elegant it feels while still being incredibly easy to make. The cherries add a burst of sweetness that balances the deep cocoa flavor beautifully, creating brownies that are rich without feeling too heavy. Whether you’re baking them for a holiday dessert table, a special occasion, or simply because you’re craving something chocolatey, these brownies always disappear fast. Serve them slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you have a dessert that feels bakery-worthy right from your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- Stick Butter— 1 stick
- Chocolate Chips— 1/2 cup
- Brown Sugar— 1 cup (packed)
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- 3 Eggs
- Cocoa Powder— 1/2 cup
- Flour— 1-1/4 cup
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1 tablespoon
- Cherry Jam— 1/2 cup (for topping)
- Cool Whip (for topping)
What You’ll Need
- 8×8 Brownie Pan
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
How To Make Black Forrest Cake
- Preheat oven 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Pour in the melted butter and melted chocolate chips then whisk until ingredients are well combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract then use a spatula to fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Continue to fold the batter until no white streaks in the flour remain.
- Pour the batter in a well greased 8×8 brownie pan. Bake for 30 minutes then allow the black forest brownies to cool in the pan.
- Once the brownies have cooled completely, spread about a half of an 8oz container of cool whip on top.
- Now top the cool whip with cherry jam then spread evenly.
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