Mini Dessert Cups – Black Forest Cake Recipe You’ll Adore

Indulge in these Mini Dessert Cups – Black Forest Cake Recipe, featuring layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherry filling.

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Prep Time 20

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: German

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Base

1 cup Chocolate Cake crumbled

For the Whipped Topping

1 cup Heavy Cream ensure it’s cold
2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar sweetens the cream
1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for stabilization

For the Cherry Filling

1 cup Cherry Pie Filling tart and sweet

Optional Garnish

2 tablespoons Chocolate Shavings adds elegance
4 pieces Fresh Cherries for garnish

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Electric mixer
Clear Dessert Cups
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Chocolate Cake Crumbles by crumbling the chocolate cake into small pieces in a mixing bowl.
Whip the Cream by mixing the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Layer the Ingredients by adding chocolate cake crumbles to the cups, followed by whipped cream and cherry filling.
Repeat the Layers until the cups are nearly full, finishing with a layer of cherry pie filling.
Chill and Serve by covering cups with plastic wrap and refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Garnish and Present just before serving, adding chocolate shavings or fresh cherries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to chill the bowl and cream before whipping for best results. Feel free to customize the flavors with different fruits.

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