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Black Forest Brownies

Rich and fudgy brownies infused with the flavors of Black Forest cake, featuring chocolate, cherries, and a hint of almond.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Cherry Topping
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, whisking until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
Bake the Brownies
  1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan.
Add Cherry Topping
  1. Once cooled, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the brownies.
  2. Drizzle with almond extract for added flavor.
Serve
  1. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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