BLACK FOREST CAKE

Black Forest Cake image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix, Pillsbury Plus
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans.
In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
In medium bowl, beat whipping cream at highest speed until slightly thickened. Add powdered sugar gradually; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy.
In small bowl, combine cherry filling and almond extract. Place second layer on top of filling. Frost top and sides with whipped cream. Spoon filling on top. Garnish with almonds. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 100.8, Sodium 396.2, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 21.5, Protein 5.3