Black Forest Bundt Cake

Black Forest Bundt Cake is a rich and decadent chocolate bundt cake filled with cherry pie filling and topped with chocolate ganache whipped cream and fresh cherries. Its the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers and those who appreciate the classic pairing of chocolate and cherries. For the same delicious flavors be sure to try my Black Forest Cheesecake too!
What Is A Black Forest Cake?
A Black Forest Cake also known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte is inspired by the Black Forest region in Germany and its cherry trees. The basic building blocks of the cake usually start with chocolate cake cherries and whipped cream. Then chocolate curls or shavings are added along with more whipped cream and cherries! This bundt cake is a variation of the flavors using cherry pie filling in the cake batter and topping with whipped cream and fresh cherries.

Ingredients Substitutions
Chocolate Bundt Cake The base of this indulgent dessert is my Death By Chocolate Bundt Cake which is a super rich and dense cake that you will absolutely love!
Cocoa Choose highquality Dutchprocessed cocoa to use in the cake. Dutchprocessed cocoa is less acidic and will give the cake a darker color. It also will result in a less bitter flavor. For a richer and more moist cake use Dutchprocessed cocoa. You could substitute regular unsweetened cocoa powder if that is all you have on hand.
Sour Cream Sour cream is added to the cake batter acting as a source of added fat. This addition not only intensifies the richness of the cake but also helps to retain its moisture for longer periods.
Buttermilk For a softer crumb buttermilk is added to the cake batter. If you dont have any on hand make your own!
Coffee Hot brewed coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without giving the cake a coffee taste. If you are totally against using coffee in chocolate desserts you can always use hot water.
Cherry Pie Filling A 21ounce can of cherry pie filling is folded into the cake batter. You could also make homemade pie filling that is delicious!
Ganache I love my chocolate ganache made with butter. It gives the ganache a little more richness and added shine. I prefer semisweet chocolate chips but you could use milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
Cherries Dice fresh cherries to sprinkle over the top of the cake to add visual appeal and flavor as well as symbolize the black forestthemed cake. After all a black forest