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    Fudgy and Delicious Black Forest Brownies

    Published: Jul 6, 2012 Last updated: Nov 30, 2020 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Rich and fudgy brownies full of fresh cherries.
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    First Published: July 6, 2012... Last Updated: August 17, 2020

    Black Forest Brownies have a deep dark chocolate flavor packed with fresh cherries. These fudgy brownie bars are a chocolate cherry lovers dream. It is a simple dessert that is rich and elegant and it doesn't break the calorie bank. 

    When asked what my favorite type of dessert would be, the answer would be soft cookies (like this Soft Blueberry Cookie), bars, or brownies. Having said that the number of recipes for those types of sweets on this website alone accounts for that fact! These Black Forest Brownies being one of my favorite brownie recipes.

    Black Forest Brownies on a wood serving block

    A Passion For Baking Brownies

    I have made it my quest to make as many types of brownies possible. There is something about the fudgy, chewiness of them that I can't resist. While I don’t bake anywhere near as much as I used to, I will often times wish for something yummy like these Black Forest Brownies and as you can see, I didn't resist this time.  

    Where Did Black Forest Brownies Come From

    These brownies are a riff from the Black Forest Cake, which is a dessert that is originated in Germany. Black Forest Cake is a chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream and maraschino cherries. These Black Forest Brownies are a lighter take on the cake, without the whipped cream (although it is optional!).

    1 cup pitted cherries

    What You Need To Make This Recipe

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from affiliate links.

    Dutch Processed Baking Cocoa is my favorite choice for cocoa powder, this is my very favorite brand.

    Bread flour for a chewy brownie.

    Fresh Cherries

    A Cherry Pitter makes removing the cherry pits a breeze!

    Tips and Substitutions

    • When removing the cherry pit with the cherry pitter, be sure to aim into a glass. This will pop the pit into the glass and reduce cherry spray and stain.
    • Measure the cherries before pitting and quartering.
    • Substitute all purpose flour for bread flour, however, expect the brownies to be less fudgy.
    • Use almond extract for vanilla extract or eliminate the extract and use a tablespoon of cherry kirsch.
    • Substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for the milk chocolate
    pinnable image for black forest brownies

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    Black Forest Brownies

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Rich and fudgy brownies full of fresh cherries.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 178 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 1½ cups sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup bread flour
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup cherries pitted and quartered
    • ⅓ cup milk chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 8×8 pan with tinfoil and spray with cooking spray.  Set aside. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter for 30 seconds until almost melted.  
    • Stir in the sugar and vanilla.  Set aside to cool for 5 minutes. Whisk the eggs into the sugar mixture.
    • In a separate bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.  Add to the wet mixture and stir until combined.  Fold in cherries and chocolate chips.  
    • Pour the black forest brownie batter into into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until top of the brownie is no longer wet.  

    Notes

    Tips and Substitutions

    • When removing the cherry pit with the cherry pitter, be sure to aim into a glass. This will pop the pit into the glass and reduce cherry spray and stain.
    • Measure the cherries before pitting and quartering.
    • Substitute all purpose flour for bread flour, however, expect the brownies to be less fudgy.
    • Use almond extract for vanilla extract or eliminate the extract and use a tablespoon of cherry kirsch.
    • Substitute semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for the milk chocolate

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. mickeydownunder

      March 11, 2014 at 2:04 am

      G'day! Love black forest cake and love brownies too!
      You have combined two of my faves to create WOW...great photo! True!
      Cheers! Joanne
      http://whatsonthelist.net.au

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    2. Helene

      July 09, 2012 at 4:31 am

      What a delicious treat. I have never made one with cherries.

      Reply
    3. Amy

      July 06, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      This sounds like a perfect treat for me. Fresh cherries and fudgy chocolate goodness...count me in any time. Yes, they sounds great in a parfait!

      Reply
    4. Pegasuslegend

      July 06, 2012 at 12:29 pm

      Hope all is well with you and you had a great fourth! These as usual look fabulous I bet with Black Cherry ice cream and some chocolate syrup it would be another huge dessert hit!

      Reply

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