I love black forest cake…
I love mini desserts…
so it seemed like this would be an awesome way to combine the two things.
Yet I swear I hit every roadblock known to bakers with this recipe. Every thing that could wrong did.
The recipe I initially used was a brownie recipe…bad recipe…
The pan I used was a mini brownie bundt pan…bad pan…
I forgot to grate my chocolate and threw whole 1 oz pieces in my mixer, yup, bad baker…
I ran out of eggs while making it…
I screwed up the ganache…
Three times…
Then axed the ganache completely…
Started over with a new brownie recipe…
This my lovelies is the result…
- I used the Best Brownies in the World Recipe for the cake portion.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Grated good quality chocolate
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Make brownies according to directions, pour into mini brownie bundt pan. Reduce cook time by about half.
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In a stand mixer whip the ingredients until fluffy.
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Once mini cakes are cooled, top with whipping cream, then cherries, then repeat, and add grated chocolate over top.
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Chill before serving.
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Serve with a big old cherry smile!
So what do you think?
Still bundtalicious or two bundt sized thumbs down?
I have to admit I usually do quite well when it comes to baking. I’ve been lucky. Not many recipes are epic fails. Then the odd one just smacks me upside the head and teaches me new things.
Things like:
1. Do not bake at the last minute.
2. Plan posts well advance.
3. Have ingredients on hand for recipes.
Yup, even us food bloggers have off days. Today was definitely one of those days.
Tastes yummy…looks horrible. Not all recipes are wickedly photogenic. Luckily my tummy could care less what it looks like.
I also apologize for the brownie link being external. It’s one of my earlier posts. It’s a way better recipe than the first one I used for this. I tried the one that came with my pan and it stunk. Bad. Like big old skunkaroo stinkage. The bundts were hard as a rock. Just remember the one I used is a gooey fudgey brownie so if you want a more classic cake type brownie please use a recipe that is cake like brownies. Or if you want a classic black forest cake I would say just use a chocolate cake recipe.
Can you tell I’m tired?
I think my brain is still in Easter mode. So worn out.
I encourage you all to go visit some food bloggers who do plan ahead, cook on time and are bundt geniuses. These folks rock, and I think you need to go visit them all right away.
- Cherry Blueberry Cheesecake Bundt by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
- Cherry Bundt Cake by Anuradha at Baker Street
- Cherry Kirsch Bundt by Tara at Noshing With The Nolands
- Cherry Pecan Bundt Cake by Renee at Magnolia Days
- Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake by Lora at Cake Duchess
- Chocolate Cherry Coke Cake by Jennie at The Messy Baker Blog
- Chocolate Cherry Dream by Kim at Ninja Baking
- Coconut Cherry Chip Bundt by Anne at From My Sweet Heart
- Lemon Cherry Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze by Anita at Hungry Couple
- Mahlab Vanilla Bundt Cake by Laura at The Spiced Life
- White Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake by Karen at In the Kitchen With KP
Here’s how you can be a part of Bundt-a-Month:
- Simple rule: Use cherries – and bake us a Bundt for March
- Post it before April 30, 2013
- Use the #BundtaMonth hashtag in your title. (For ex: title could read – #BundtaMonth: Cherry Bundt)
- Add your entry to the Linky tool below
- Link back to our announcement posts
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Toodles and smoochies! xx
CCU says
What does not kill you makes you stronger, or in their case, more delicious 😀
Cheers
CCU
Renee says
I’ve had those days with baking. And it is so true how all that happens when you leave it to the last minute. I’m glad it finally worked out for you and incredibly glad you shared the recipe. Wow at the photos. Simply gorgeous.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
Kim…seriously….I wish my “off days” in the kitchen turned out as well as this! For all of your roadblocks, your baby bundts are beautiful! And so are your photos! Don’t you just love having an entire little cake all to yourself! I’m giving this two thumbs up (four if you count my big daddy toes) and a couple of high fives! Now go get some rest! : )
Stacy says
You know what? I have two girls who would love those little treasures! Brownies: good. Whipped cream: good. Cherry pie filling: good. What’s not to love?! Even on an off day, you rock, Kim!
A_Boleyn says
I followed one of the #cherrybundtcake posts to your door because, even though the rest of the world considers the black forest cake a tired old cliche, I still love the combination of chocolate cake, cherry filling and lots of whipped cream. Your mini may be a bit messy looking but I’m guessing it tastes delicious and, as a person whose presentation abilities are sorely lacking, that’s what counts, isn’t it? 🙂
No mini bundt cake pan in the house, though I think I threw the full sized one I inherited from my mom in the basement in one of the boxes of baking gadgets I exiled down there when I cleared out my cupboards (upper and lower) and am willing to go downstairs and check. Cause in spite of my thinking cherry/coconut would be the flavour combination I’d TRY, this one really calls to me. 🙂 Not a brownie version however.
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
Oh goodness, that dessert is EPIC.
john@kitchenriffs says
I’ve read all great artists must suffer for their art. Maybe it’s the same for bakers! 😉 Looks pretty good to me. Now go get some rest! Baking while tired is never a good idea.
Dara says
OMG I love these bundts! Black forest is the best cake ever and I love your single servings!
The Ninja Baker says
I guess some things in life are worth waiting for, Kim Bee =) Your Black Forest Minis are adorable and look dee-lush-us!
Lora @cakeduchess says
Kim…you’re being too hard on your sweet little baking self. This is decadent and dreamy and what I would give to have a taste right now. I love your brownie bundt pans…another pan I need to get! I always try to plan ahead. I have every good intention. I know how you feel about being in Easter mode. I honestly swear I’m still stuck at Christmas if it makes you feel any better. xo
Suzanne Perazzini says
I love all your hiccups – they make me feel normal. These are so decadent and gorgeous and I would gobble one up but I would need a bigger plate because I can see messy times coming.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
My kitchen “off days” doesn’t turn out any close to yours! Give yourself more credit, Kim. This looks incredible. I’m drooling 😀
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
We all have our bad days!! I think these look so good!
veronica gantley says
Oh so very buntalicious! I would love to dive into this head first.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
jaja, sounds like you ended up having fun Kim. They look yummy! Black forest is one of the best ways to use chocolate and cherries.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
You persevered, and that’s all that matters. These mini bundts look scrumptious. I want to swipe some of that delicious cream with my finger. Yum!
Laura says
This made me laugh out loud. And honestly, I gotta hide the computer from my hubby because I don’t like cherries and he would take one look at your creation and demand I make it for him instantly!
Tara says
Those look so fantastic. I have to make that for my hubby for his birthday this month. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Vicki Bensinger says
I have a mini bundt pan I’ve never used and I don’t know why since theyre so perfect for entertaining. I think this looks great even if you did have issues.
Hezzi-D says
Those look divine! Oh my goodness I would definitely eat a whole one myself!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
Oh, I definitely have days like that and it’s ridiculous how frustrated and upset I get given how many successful days I have! They still look rather delicious to me!
movita beaucoup says
Most adorable Black Forest cakes EVER.
Sweet as Sugar Cookies says
I love black forest cake and the mini size just makes them so cute!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
That baby looks huge! Must be the camera angle. I think they look amazing!
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
I can’t believe you think these look horrible, all I can think when I look at them is ‘I want to eat one now!’ They look delicious!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Really great shot of black forest budnt cake, Kim! Sometimes you just have to redo everything and the result can be extraordinary, just like these. Amazing shot.
laurasmess says
All of your desserts look incredible. Beautiful food styling, colours and writing. Argh, I can’t believe that you only eat once per day. I am so sorry to hear about your IBS issues and everything that goes with it. I love that your passion still extends to all of these blog posts regardless. Take care lovely x