Easy Black Forest Wreath
This Easy Black Forest Wreath is a stunning holiday dessert inspired by the classic Black Forest cake. Combining rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and whipped cream, this wreath is a festive and delicious treat that’s both simple to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Why You’ll Love This Black Forest Wreath
- Festive and Eye-Catching: The wreath shape makes it perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Chocolate Lover’s Dream: It’s packed with rich chocolate flavors in every bite.
- Easy to Make: Despite its elegant appearance, it’s simple and doesn’t require advanced baking skills.
Ingredients for Black Forest Wreath
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake batter)
- 1 jar of cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
- Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries for decoration
How to Make an Easy Black Forest Wreath
- Bake the Cake:
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions (or use your favorite homemade recipe). Pour the batter into a greased Bundt cake pan to create the wreath shape, and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
- Make the Whipped Cream:
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Assemble the Wreath:
- Once the cake has cooled and is removed from the pan, carefully slice the Bundt cake horizontally in half to create two layers. Spread a generous amount of cherry pie filling over the bottom layer of the cake. Then, spread a layer of whipped cream on top of the cherries.
- Add the Top Layer:
- Place the top half of the cake back onto the whipped cream and cherries. Next, dollop or pipe more whipped cream on top of the cake to mimic a snow-capped wreath.
- Decorate the Wreath:
- Finally, garnish the wreath with chocolate shavings or curls and fresh cherries. The chocolate adds a rich finish, while the cherries give it that signature Black Forest flavor.
Tips for Success
- Use a Bundt Pan: A Bundt pan gives the cake its wreath-like shape, perfect for the holidays.
- Chill the Cake: Letting the cake chill before slicing helps it hold its shape better during assembly.
- Garnish with Style: For an extra festive touch, add sprigs of mint or edible glitter to make your Black Forest Wreath really stand out.
This Easy Black Forest Wreath is not only beautiful but also bursting with rich flavors and textures, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table!
Easy Black Forest Wreath Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix and ingredients required on the box
For the Filling and Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
- Fresh cherries optional, for decoration
Instructions
Bake the chocolate cake:
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box in a Bundt pan to form a wreath shape.
- Allow the cake to cool completely and then carefully remove it from the pan.
Whip the cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the wreath:
- Once the cake is cool, place it on a serving plate.
- Slice the cake horizontally into two layers.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream on the bottom half, followed by spoonfuls of cherry pie filling.
Top and garnish:
- Place the top layer of the cake back on, then spoon more whipped cream over the top, covering it generously.
- Add spoonfuls of cherry pie filling on top and around the wreath.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls, and decorate with fresh cherries if desired.
Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your Easy Black Forest Wreath for a festive dessert!
Notes
This Easy Black Forest Wreath is a beautiful and festive dessert, perfect for the holidays, combining chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries in a fun wreath shape!
