Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Ingredients: Cake; 1 (18 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix, Pillsbury Plus; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/3 cup oil; 3 eggs; Filling And Frosting; 2 cups whipping cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

Cake
1 (18 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix, Pillsbury Plus
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
Filling And Frosting
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans.
2

In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Pour into prepared pans.
3

Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4

Cool 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
5

In medium bowl, beat whipping cream at highest speed until slightly thickened. Add powdered sugar gradually; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy.
6

In small bowl, combine cherry filling and almond extract. Place second layer on top of filling. Frost top and sides with whipped cream. Spoon filling on top. Garnish with almonds. Chill.