Easy Black Forest Dessert
A rich and moist Black Forest Dessert that’s quick to make, eggless, and perfect for any occasion. Topped with a luscious toffee sauce, this cherry-infused chocolate cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 500 g 2 cups frozen cherries
- 60 ml ¼ cup brandy (optional)
- 300 g 2 cups plain flour
- 45 g ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 200 g 1 cup brown sugar
- 100 g ½ cup plain yogurt
- 100 ml ⅓ cup, 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 320 ml 1 ⅓ cups milk
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Toffee Sauce:
- 100 g 7 tbsp butter
- 100 g ½ cup brown sugar
- 200 ml ¾ cup, 2 tsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the frozen cherries with brandy (if using) and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
- Add the yogurt, vegetable oil, milk, vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the cherries, then pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the Cake
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Make the Toffee Sauce
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and brown sugar for 1 minute, then stir well.
- Add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Assemble & Serve
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly. Poke holes all over the top using a skewer.
- Pour the warm toffee sauce over the cake and let it soak for an hour.
- Slice and enjoy your rich and fudgy Black Forest Dessert!
- For best results, serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 28g