Inspired by traditional black forest cake, these dessert recipes combine chocolate, cherries and cream that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Our Top 9 Black Forest Recipes
Updated on Feb. 13, 2024
1/8
Black Forest Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
2/8
Black Forest Chocolate Torte
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned beauty—stacked layers of chocolate cake and cream filling—will have everyone talking. —Doris Grotz, York, Nebraska
3/8
Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the flavor without spending time baking the shells. —Anna Ginsberg, Austin, Texas
4/8
Black Forest Icebox Cookies
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Chill for up to four hours; any longer and the wafers get too soft to pick up with your hands. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
5/8
Black Forest Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make them ahead of time if you need a few extra minutes to decorate for a party. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
6/8
Black Forest Cheesecake
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have taken this popular cheesecake to every gathering since I created the recipe about 15 years ago. My family asks for the dessert all the time, and I'm happy to make it. —Christine Ooyen, Winnebago, Illinois
7/8
Black Forest Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As far as I know, this cake recipe can be traced back to my German great-grandma. When I got married, my mother gave me a copy and I hope to someday pass it down to my children. —Stephanie Travis, Fallon, Nevada
8/8
Black Forest Ice Cream Cake
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep it in the freezer, wrapped in foil, for a week or so before serving.—Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
