WW Homemade Black Forest Cake

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The WW Homemade Black Forest Cake is yummy and has 165 calories per serving. This cake takes 50 minutes to make and serves it at events, feasts, birthdays, festivals, breakfasts, holidays, or functions. It contains all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, baking soda, egg whites, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, unsweetened almond milk, pitted cherries, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, fat-free whipped topping, unsweetened cocoa powder, cherries, & dark chocolate. We may pair this cake with strawberries, coffee, black tea, espresso, blackberries, orange slices, fruit salad, apple crisp, mini brownies, vanilla yogurt, or lemon bars. You may keep this WW Homemade Black Forest Cake in the refrigerator for four days.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Cuisine: Germany
  • Course: Dessert
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Preparation Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 12

EQUIPMENT:

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Small saucepan
  • Serving platter
  • Serrated knife

INGREDIENTS:

CHOCOLATE CAKE:

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • Quarter tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • One cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Half cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • One cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

CHERRY FILLING:

  • One tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
  • One tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • One tsp. lemon juice

TOPPING:

  • 2 cups fat-free whipped topping
  • One tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 fresh cherries
  • Half oz shaved dark chocolate

INGREDIENT NOTES:

UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:

  • Cocoa powder includes a rich chocolate taste to the cake. You may use Dutch-process cocoa powder to get a smoother and less acidic taste.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • We use it to make the structure of the cake and hold the layers together. It gives stability and keeps the cake soft. You may use cake flour as per your preference.

BAKING POWDER:

  • Baking powder raises the cake during baking and makes a lighter texture. It prevents the cake from getting too dense. Use fresh baking powder for better results.

GRANULATED SUGAR:

  • It gives sweetness and moisture to the cake. Granulated sugar adds low calories to the dessert. You may use baking sweetener as another choice.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • It makes the cake moist and give low fat. You may use mashed banana as an alternative.

UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:

  • Almond milk gives moisture to the batter and keeps the calories low. You may use skim milk or unsweetened oat milk as another choice.

CHERRIES:

  • These are the signature components in the Black Forest Cake. They give color and a fruity taste to pair beautifully with the dark chocolate. You may use fresh, frozen, or canned cherries as per your preference.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, heat the oven to 350°F then coat the pan using spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cocoa powder properly.
  3. Mix egg whites, almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  4. Then mix both bowls to make a smooth batter.
  5. Include the batter evenly between the pans to bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Cool the cake for ten minutes and add to the cooling rack.
  7. Now cook cherries, sweetener, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small saucepan to prepare the filling.
  8. When the mixture gets thick, take it off the flame and cool completely.
  9. Add 1 cake layer on the plate and include half the cherry filling on the top.
  10. Then include a thin layer of whipped topping on the filling and put another cake layer.
  11. Cover the cake sides and top using the remaining whipped topping.
  12. Decorate with fresh cherries and dark chocolate.
  13. Lastly, refrigerate the cake for one hour.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUIT:

  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Orange Slices

HOT DRINKS:

  • Coffee
  • Espresso
  • Cappuccino
  • Black Tea
  • Green Tea

DESSERTS:

  • Berry Parfait
  • Fruit Salad
  • Vanilla Yogurt
  • Baked Apples
  • Frozen Grapes

HOLIDAY:

  • Gingerbread Cookies
  • Pumpkin Bars
  • Apple Crisp
  • Cinnamon Pears
  • Oatmeal Cookies

PARTY:

  • Mini Brownies
  • Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
  • Cherry Yogurt Cups
  • Lemon Bars
  • Fruit Skewers

TIPS:

  • To get a smoother batter, use components at room temperature.
  • Cool the cake properly before including the topping.
  • Before assembling the cake, chill the cherry filling.
  • Cut the slices using a sharp knife for neat pieces.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep the cake in the vessel for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap the slices separately to freeze for 60 days.

FAQs:

Are frozen cherries good to use?

  • Yes, just drain them before including.

Can I make the cake early?

  • Yes, the taste will get better after chilling.

How can I make the cherry filling thick?

  • Cook the filling more to activate the cornstarch.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 165 kcal

Net Carbs: 24 grams

Total Carbs: 28 g

Fiber: 4 grams

Protein: 5 g

Iron: 1.8 milligrams

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Calcium: 85 milligrams

Sodium: 190 mg

Potassium: 225 milligrams

Weight Watcher Points: 4-5 Points