cakes
Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 40 min – Ready in: 40 min
1 can (20 oz.) cherry pie filling, drained
1/4 cup kirsch brandy *
2 (9-inch) chocolate cake layers
1 tub (16 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
Chocolate curls or shavings
* Or use 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
Mix cherry pie filling and brandy in medium bowl. Spoon evenly over one cake layer on serving plate, reserving 12 cherries for garnish. Spread about 2 cups of the whipped topping evenly over cherries and top with second cake layer.
Frost top and sides of cake with remaining whipped topping, reserving about 2 cups. Press chocolate curls onto sides of cake. Pipe reserved whipped topping around base of cake and on top. Garnish with reserved cherries and additional chocolate curls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 12 servings
This recipe created by Kraft Foods.