Irresistible Black Forest Bars
Indulge in the decadent layers of our Irresistible Black Forest Bars—an easy-to-make dessert that combines rich cocoa-flavored brownies, luscious cherry pie filling, and fluffy whipped cream, all topped with a generous sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings. Perfect for chocolate and cherry lovers, this recipe transforms the classic Black Forest cake into a convenient, crowd-pleasing bar dessert that’s ideal for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent treat at home. With just 20 minutes of prep, these bars are as simple as they are stunning, offering a harmony of flavors and textures in every chilled bite. Whether you're hosting or craving, these no-fuss Black Forest Bars are guaranteed to be the star of your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate (shaved or grated)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.
Once the base has cooled, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top, ensuring an even layer.
In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cherry layer.
Sprinkle the grated or shaved dark chocolate evenly over the whipped cream topping.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set before slicing into squares. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.3 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.1 g | 765% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1046 mg | 349% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 769.6 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 86.3 g | 308% | |
| Total Sugars | 483.8 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 46.5 mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 4245 mg | 90% | |
*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.
