Black Forest Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Black Forest Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, chopped; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tbsp instant coffee granules; 1 3/4 cups flour, sifted; 1/4 cup self-rising flour, sifted; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 None eggs; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 2/3 cup heavy cream, whipped; 1 can (16 oz) pitted black cherries, drained; None None Maraschino cherries, to garnish; None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE; 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 2/3 cup light cream; 1 tbsp cherry brandy; None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE CURLS; 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, at room temperature

Servings: persons

7 oz semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, chopped
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp instant coffee granules
1 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1/4 cup self-rising flour, sifted
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 None eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 can (16 oz) pitted black cherries, drained
None None Maraschino cherries, to garnish
None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup light cream
1 tbsp cherry brandy
None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE CURLS
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, at room temperature

1
Preheat the oven to 325u00b0F. Lightly grease a deep 9-inch round cake pan; line the bottom and side with parchment paper.
2
Break the chocolate into a medium saucepan. Add the butter, sugars, 1 cup hot water and coffee. Stir on low heat for about 2-3 mins, or until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; cool for 10 mins.
3
Whisk the flours, cocoa powder, eggs and buttermilk into the chocolate mixture. Pour into the prepared pan.
4
Bake for about 1 hour 20 mins. Cool in pan 20 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
5
Meanwhile, for the chocolate ganache, break the chocolate into a small saucepan. Add the cream and brandy. Stir on low heat for 1-2 mins, or until smooth. Let stand until thickened and spreadable.
6
For the chocolate curls, scrape the blade of a large sharp knife, or cheese slicer, over the flat side of the chocolate. Or, use a vegetable peeler to make smaller curls.
7
Split the cake in half. Place bottom layer on a cake plate. Spread with half the ganache. Top with whipped cream and cherries. Top with the top cake layer. Spread with remaining ganache. Top with chocolate curls and maraschino cherries.

2160

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, chopped, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Black Forest Mud 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.

Black Forest Mud Cake

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