This is not the original recipe for this famous cake. I liked the taste, anyway. And it is relatively easy to make it. I was inspired by Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade (actually, by the ingredients I had at home).
Ingredients:
1 box of chocolate cake (Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker)
the other required ingredients in the box (in the Duncan Hines, eggs and oil)
1 can (21 oz., about 600 g) cherry pie filling
For the chocolate buttercream icing:
1 cup (240 ml) vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon (5 ml) flavoring (vanilla or butter)
10 teaspoons (50 ml) water
1 oz (40 g) dark chocolate or chocolate chips or 3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 lb (450 g) confectioner's sugar *
1 pinch salt (optional)
Preparation:
Bake cake as directed on the box. Let it cool on a rack. Cut it in half with the help of a bread knife or a cake leveler, separating the two halves. Spread the cherry filling over the bottom half. Depending on the size of the cake, you may not need to use the entire contents of the can. Cover with the top half.
Preparation of the icing:
Melt the chocolate or the "chocolate chips" according to the manufacturer's instructions (you can use the microwave at 40% power for a minute, then extra 30 seconds, if needed). Beat the shortening in a mixer for 1 minute. Add the flavoring and water, beat for a little while until well blended. Add the other ingredients, beat at medium speed until light and creamy.
Test of consistency:
By turning the bowl with the icing and spatula, the spatula should move slightly to the side.
Icing the pie:
Spread icing over a portion of the pie. Smooth with a spatula or knife. Add more icing. Smooth again. When it's got more or less the desired thickness, pipe the stars with a star tip. One good idea is to spread a little grated chocolate. This option is easier and faster, and it hides the imperfections, if it is not smooth as you want.
* It does not work if you use granulated sugar.
Ingredients:
1 box of chocolate cake (Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker)
the other required ingredients in the box (in the Duncan Hines, eggs and oil)
1 can (21 oz., about 600 g) cherry pie filling
For the chocolate buttercream icing:
1 cup (240 ml) vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon (5 ml) flavoring (vanilla or butter)
10 teaspoons (50 ml) water
1 oz (40 g) dark chocolate or chocolate chips or 3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 lb (450 g) confectioner's sugar *
1 pinch salt (optional)
Preparation:
Bake cake as directed on the box. Let it cool on a rack. Cut it in half with the help of a bread knife or a cake leveler, separating the two halves. Spread the cherry filling over the bottom half. Depending on the size of the cake, you may not need to use the entire contents of the can. Cover with the top half.
Preparation of the icing:
Melt the chocolate or the "chocolate chips" according to the manufacturer's instructions (you can use the microwave at 40% power for a minute, then extra 30 seconds, if needed). Beat the shortening in a mixer for 1 minute. Add the flavoring and water, beat for a little while until well blended. Add the other ingredients, beat at medium speed until light and creamy.
Test of consistency:
By turning the bowl with the icing and spatula, the spatula should move slightly to the side.
Icing the pie:
Spread icing over a portion of the pie. Smooth with a spatula or knife. Add more icing. Smooth again. When it's got more or less the desired thickness, pipe the stars with a star tip. One good idea is to spread a little grated chocolate. This option is easier and faster, and it hides the imperfections, if it is not smooth as you want.
* It does not work if you use granulated sugar.
Looks Yummy!!! But your title did not match like Black Forest, it looks like White Forests :( but yeah when I saw your 2nd Cake Image then I felt it's perfect title as that's got touch of black color :)
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Jas
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hi, Helen
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Actually I named it "fake" Black Forest Cake when I made it and posted it in my blog in Portuguese.... Maybe it's more appropriate. Anyway, it is much easier to make this one than the real one.
I love this cake!! I just had the best cupcakes ever and they were black forest! I want to make this cake for the coming holidays though!! thanks!
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