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Black Forest Cake Bites

Delicious bite-sized treats inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, featuring layers of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
Filling
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped to soft peaks
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for sweetening cream
Topping
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
  • 1 tbsp cherry for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the boiling water until well combined. Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
Assemble the Bites
  1. Once the cake is cooled, cut it into small squares.
  2. In a bowl, mix the whipped cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Take a cake square, add a spoonful of cherry filling and a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  4. Repeat until all squares are assembled. Top with chocolate shavings and a cherry for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cake bites can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Serve chilled for the best flavor.

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