Ingredients and Weight:
- Dark chocolate - 200 grams
- Butter - 100 grams
- Brown sugar - 150 grams
- Eggs - 3
- All-purpose flour - 150 grams
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cherry pie filling or fresh cherries - 1 cup (for topping)
- Cream cheese - 200 grams (for frosting)
- Powdered sugar - 50 grams (for frosting)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (including baking time)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine dark chocolate and butter and melt in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Add brown sugar and stir until combined.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in flour and baking powder and mix until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with cherry pie filling or fresh cherries.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and spread over the cooled cake.
- Cut the cake into bars and serve.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 bars)
Calories: Approximately 400 calories per bar (depending on the exact ingredients used)
Fat: 24 grams
Carbohydrates: 48 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich chocolate flavor combined with sweet cherries creates a unique dessert experience.
- The combination of cake and cream cheese frosting is a popular American dessert combination.
- Black Forest Cake Bars are suitable for both special occasions and everyday enjoyment.
User Comments:
- "These Black Forest Cake Bars are delicious! The combination of chocolate and cherries is perfect."
- "The cream cheese frosting adds a creamy and rich flavor to this dessert."
- "This is a great dish to make for a special occasion or a weekend treat."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh or high-quality cherry pie filling for best results.
- When baking, check the cake after 25 minutes to ensure it doesn't overbake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting sets properly.
