Black Forest Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

Name: Black Forest Chocolate Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour; 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 each egg whites; 1 cup prune puree; 3/4 cup milk; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup water boiling; 2 tablespoons instant coffee; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups dark sweet pitted cherries coarsely chopped thawed and well; 1/2 cup walnuts chopped, toasted

Servings: persons

2 cups cake flour
1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 each egg whites
1 cup prune puree
3/4 cup milk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup water boiling
2 tablespoons instant coffee
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups dark sweet pitted cherries coarsely chopped thawed and well
1/2 cup walnuts chopped, toasted

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Coat a 3- to 4-quart bundt or other tube pan with vegetable cooking spray.
3
Into large bowl sift flour, cocoa, baking pow der and salt; mix in brown sugar.
4
In another bowl whisk eggs with prune puree, milk and vanilla.
5
Pour boiling water into measuring cup, stir in espresso powder and baking soda.
6
Stir egg and water mixtures into flour mixture; mix just until blen ded.
7
Pour half the batter into pan; sprinkle cherries and walnuts evenly over batter.
8
Pour in remaining batter.
9
Bake in center of oven about 45 minutes until pick inserted into cake comes out clean.
10
Cool in pan on rack 15 minutes, invert onto rack, remove pa n and cool completely.
11
Dust with powdered sugar; place on serving plate.
12
Fill cake center with additional cherries and garnish with mint.

1357

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cake flour, 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Chocolate Fudge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Forest Chocolate Fudge Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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