Black Forest Crumb Cake
Indulge in the decadent layers of this Black Forest Crumb Cake, a delightful mash-up of rich chocolate cake, sweet-tart cherry pie filling, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat, this cake combines the timeless flavors of the classic Black Forest creation with the cozy, crumbly goodness of a coffee cake. With just 20 minutes of prep time, the moist cocoa-infused batter is swirled with cherry filling for a pop of fruity brightness, then crowned with a golden-brown streusel that melts in your mouth. Dust with confectioners’ sugar for an elegant finishing touch, and serve warm or room temperature for an irresistible treat that will be the star of any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups cherry pie filling
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the batter in even dollops. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cherry filling into the batter without fully mixing.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour for the crumb topping. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the cake batter and cherry filling.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (excluding any cherry filling that might cling to it).
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
If desired, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Serve slices of the Black Forest Crumb Cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.3 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.3 g | 676% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 2300 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 790.0 g | 287% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.3 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 422.3 g | ||
| Protein | 78.4 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 38.5 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 2839 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
