Black Forest Brownies (Printable Version)
Fudgy brownies soaked in cherry syrup and crowned with cherries and whipped cream. A no-fuss nod to the famous Black Forest dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Layer
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1 large egg
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup melted butter (unsalted)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup white sugar
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⅛ tsp fine salt
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¼ cup cocoa powder
→ Toppings
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Chocolate curls or shavings (if you'd like)
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½ cup store-bought whipped cream
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2 tbsp reserved cherry juice
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½ cup cherries from a can or jar (drain first)
# Steps:
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Turn your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat. Use some parchment paper to line a loaf pan or a 6x6-inch dish, leaving some extra on the sides to lift the brownies out easily later.
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In a bowl safe for the microwave, warm up the butter until it's fully melted. Stir the sugar into the butter, then whisk in the egg and vanilla until the mixture looks smooth and a little brighter in color.
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Sift the cocoa powder into the mix first, then toss in the flour and a pinch of salt. Fold everything together gently until you don’t see any dry ingredients—don’t stir too much!
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Pour the batter evenly into your lined pan. Bake for about 18–22 minutes. Use a toothpick to check—it should come out with some soft crumbs stuck to it, not liquid batter. Let them cool off completely in the pan.
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While you wait for the brownies to cool down, drain the cherries and save a couple of tablespoons of their juice. Set them both aside.
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After the brownies cool all the way, poke small holes across the surface using a fork. Slowly pour the saved cherry juice over the top, letting it soak in. Add the cherries on top, then finish off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, if you want. Enjoy right away!
# Notes:
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Go for dark sweet cherries in syrup instead of cherry pie filling for the tastiest results.
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Want homemade whipped cream? Beat ½ cup heavy cream with a tablespoon of sugar until it holds stiff peaks.
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These brownies are best eaten fresh since the whipped cream will flatten over time.