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Close-up shot of freshly baked brownies cooling in the tray on the white marble cooktop. Melted dark chocolate is being drizzled over the top, and delicate chocolate curls are sprinkled for decoration.

Black Forest Brownies Recipe

These decadent Black Forest Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with layers of cherry filling and a touch of whipped cream, offering a delicious twist on the classic Black Forest cake. Perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy a sweet and indulgent treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 200 g unsalted butter
  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 3 large eggs or 4 medium
  • 275 g golden caster sugar
  • 90 g plain flour
  • 35 g cocoa powder
  • 200-300 g cherries
  • 350 g Opies black cherries in kirsch
  • 200 g dark chocolate chips
Optional Topping
  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • Triple chocolate curls

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 9″ square baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over boiling water or microwave for 1-2 minutes, then let it cool.
    Close-up shot of a heatproof glass bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water on the white marble cooktop. Inside the bowl, butter and dark chocolate are melting into a glossy mixture, with steam rising gently
  3. Whisk eggs and golden caster sugar with an electric mixer until pale, mousse-like, and doubled in volume.
    Close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, filled with eggs and golden caster sugar. An electric hand mixer is mid-whisk, creating a pale, mousse-like texture.
  4. Carefully fold the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture without deflating it.
  5. Sift in cocoa powder and flour, then fold gently until combined.
    Close-up shot of the same glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop, as the cooled melted chocolate mixture is being carefully folded into the whipped egg mixture with a spatula. The batter looks rich and velvety
  6. Drain black cherries in kirsch and keep the liquid. Fold cherries, fresh cherries, chocolate chips, and 4 tablespoons of kirsch liquid into the batter.
    Close-up shot of a bowl of drained black cherries and fresh cherries on the white marble cooktop, with chocolate chips and a small cup of kirsch liquid beside them. The cherries glisten slightly
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, then cool completely in the tray.
    Close-up shot of freshly baked brownies cooling in the tray on the white marble cooktop. Melted dark chocolate is being drizzled over the top, and delicate chocolate curls are sprinkled for decoration
  8. Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the brownies, sprinkle with chocolate curls, and dust with icing sugar before serving. Enjoy!