Description
Black Forest Ice Box Cake is a luscious no-bake dessert that layers moist chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and tart cherries, making it the perfect treat for warm days or special occasions. This delightful cake not only pleases the palate with its rich flavors but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece at gatherings. Effortlessly prepared, this dessert allows you to enjoy quality time with loved ones while it chills in the fridge, ready to dazzle your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 oz) canned cherries in syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions using eggs and water.
- Pour the batter evenly into both pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving platter, spread half the whipped cream over it, and scatter half the cherries on top.
- Top with the second cake layer, spread remaining whipped cream, and finish with the rest of the cherries.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg