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Black Forest Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is a super simple cake recipe that’s fit for a crowd.
Black Forest Texas Sheet Cake Recipe combines chocolate cake with cherries and is topped with a smooth chocolate icing that’s to die for!
The other day I was cruising the aisles of the grocery store when I somehow got to the bakery.
Ok, I went to the bakery first, with intentions of drooling over their cakes and pastries.
In our grocery store they sell single slices of cake, which is genius and I also kinda hate them for that. So tempting!
I saw a single slice of Black Forest Cake and something clicked in my brain. I always see Black Forest Cake in it’s layered cake form, but never really in a sheet cake. That’s when I decided I should make one.
Best. Decision. Ever.
I started with a box of devil’s food cake mix and added some eggs, a little almond extract and a whole can of cherry pie filling.
That’s it! That is the base of your sheet cake! Spread the mixture out in a baking sheet and let it bake.
Since it’s so thin it bakes up in just 20 to 30 minutes. Mine was done at 25 minutes.
It’s a little lumpy when baked due to the big cherries throughout the cake, but that’s ok.
You’ll pour this warm chocolate frosting all over the cake and it’ll settle into all the nooks and crannies.
The trick is to have the frosting ready right when the cake comes out of the oven, that way it glides on nice and smooth.
I let the cake and frosting cool completely and then topped it with fresh whipped cream, a few extra cherries and some chocolate shavings… cause Black Forest Cake.
If you wanted to enjoy the cake warm you could do that too!
Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a couple cherries on top… oh mama!
I made this cake for a little family gathering at my house and there were so many people that went back for seconds. It was such a good cake!
The cake itself is light and fluffy with jewels of sweet cherry throughout. The frosting is thick and rich and almost fudge like, it’s the perfect paring.
I love how easy it was to make too! Definitely making this one again!
Sheet cakes are seriously the best!
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Black Forest Texas Sheet Cake Recipe is a super simple cake recipe that's fit for a crowd.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 293 kcal
Author: Shawn
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 Devil's Food cake mix
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
For the Frosting:
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups whipping cream, cold
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 chocolate bar , for shaving
Instructions
For the Cake:
Whisk together the eggs and almond extract in a large bowl. Add the cake mix and 1 (21oz) can cherry pie filling. Whisk until combined and then spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 23 to 27 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
For the Frosting:
Meanwhile, while the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. Combine the milk, sugar and butter in a small saucepan on medium high heat, stirring often, until melted. Bring mixture to a boil for just 1 minute then remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until mixture is smooth.
Pour the hot frosting over the warm cake and spread out to edges. Let cake and frosting cool completely (or serve warm with vanilla ice cream).
For the Topping:
Use a hand mixer or mixing bowl to beat the whipping cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Decorate the top of the cake with the whipped cream and extra cherry pie filling. Use a vegetable peeler to shave off bits of chocolate from the chocolate bar to garnish the top of the cake. Slice and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: black forest, cake, cherries, Chocolate, sheet, texas
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FAQs
What's the difference between black forest cake and regular chocolate cake? Black forest cake is chocolate cake with cherries either in the batter, as a filling, or both and it's usually covered in whipped cream and chocolate ganache.
What is special about Black Forest cake? ›
According to one school of thought, the name is derived from the specialty liquor of the Black Forest region, known as Schwarzwälder Kirsch(wasser), which is distilled from tart cherries. This is the ingredient that gives the dessert its distinctive cherry pit flavor and alcoholic content flavor.
What is the difference between Swiss Black Forest cake and Black Forest cake? ›
Unlike traditional German black forest cake that's made with layers of decadent chocolate sponge, rich cherry filling and topped with whipped cream, Swiss Pastry Shop's black forest cake is made with light and airy layers of almond meringue known as dacquoise (dah-kwahz), whipped cream and plenty of chocolate shavings.
Why is Texas sheet cake called Texas sheet cake? ›
The origins of this cake are murky. Some sources say it may have first shown up in a Texas newspaper, which is why it's called "Texas" sheet cake, while others claim the name comes from the fact that it's the size of Texas. Regardless of its origins, this cake is truly a crowd-pleaser.
What is a substitute for kirsch in black forest cake? ›
Cherry brandy should be a good alternative to kirsch, particularly if you already have some.
Why is there red in a black forest cake? ›
Some claim that the Black Forest Cake was inspired by the colors – black, red and white – of the traditional dress worn by people in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany.
What is another name for Black Forest cake? ›
The Black Forest cake, also called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is an authentic German cake made up of a chocolate layer cake with cherries in the middle and whipped cream on top. They are traditionally made with fresh Morello cherries, poached in a sugar syrup and pitted.
What is another name for the Black Forest cake? ›
Black Forest cake (American English) and Black Forest Gateau (British English) are the English names for the southern German Dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, literally "Black Forest Cherry Torte'.
What is the black forest cake law? ›
German law requires that any dessert labelled Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte must contain kirschwasser that's distilled in the Black Forest. A classic version of the Black Forest gateau typically comprises multiple layers of chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream and foiled by cherry filling.
What is the German name for black forest cake? ›
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, also known as German Black Forest Cake. Towering layers of chocolate cake filled with whipped cream, dark cherries and decorated with chocolate curls.
This sumptuous dessert has a very marked geographical origin. The Black Forest is a region in southwestern Germany that borders the Alsace region of France. In 1915, a pastry chef named Josef Keller is said to have made the first Black Forest cake in his tearoom in Bad Godesberg.
What is a substitute for alcohol in black forest cake? ›
However, to make the cake alcohol free you can replace it with cherry juice. Don't overwhip the cream. Overwhipping heavy cream will turn it into butter. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form so it's stiff enough to hold it's shape.
What is a Texas funeral cake? ›
What Is Texas Funeral Cake? Technically, funeral cake is a chocolate sheet cake with fudge icing and topped with crunchy pecans and big enough to feed a crowd—which you may recognize as Texas Sheet Cake.
Why is my Texas Sheet Cake so dense? ›
There's a big chance your butter and sugar will over-cream, meaning the butter will trap more air than it should. As the batter bakes, that extra air will deflate and leave you with an overly dense cake. It's all science!
Why did my Texas Sheet Cake sink in the middle? ›
The pan is too small. There's too much liquid. Opening the oven or moving pans during baking. Oven temperature is too low, or cake isn't baked long enough.
What is Black Forest cake and why is it called that? ›
A common misconception is that the gateau takes its name from the region of its origin: the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) mountain range in south-western Germany, whereas, the Black Forest Gateau actually takes its name from a distinctive and fiery kirsch alcohol made from Black Forest sour cherries, known as ...
What is a Black Forest cake made of? ›
Black forest cake, which originated in the Black Forest region of Germany, is typically made with a light chocolate sponge cake, soaked with cherry syrup and cherry brandy (Kirsch), then layered with whipped cream and cherries.
What is the difference between Black Forest cake and chocolate cake? ›
FAQs: What is the difference between black forest cake and chocolate cake? Black forest cake is traditionally made with chocolate sponge cake layers brushed with kirsch, cherry filling, and whipped cream as frosting. It's decorated with maraschino cherries and chocolate shavings.
What does Black Forest cake taste like? ›
No, Black Forest cake is not meant to taste bitter. Traditionally, Black Forest cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that features layers of chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream and cherries. The cake is usually soaked in cherry liqueur or syrup, which adds a sweet and fruity flavor to the dessert.
Black Forest Texas Sheet Cake Recipe combines chocolate cake with cherries and is topped with a smooth chocolate icing that’s to die for!
