Can I make Black Forest Bundt cake with cherries, chocolate, and sour cream?

Yes, and that trio is what makes this cake iconic. Cherries add tart juiciness, chocolate brings richness, and sour cream keeps the crumb incredibly moist. Together, they create a perfectly balanced dessert that’s both decadent and refreshing.

Can I use cake mix for Black Forest Bundt cake?

Absolutely. Start with a chocolate cake mix and elevate it with sour cream, cherry juice, and chopped chocolate. Add canned cherry pie filling for extra flavor and texture. It's a fantastic shortcut with a homemade taste.

How do I make mini Black Forest bundt cakes?

Use a mini bundt pan and follow the same recipe, dividing the batter evenly. Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes. Decorate with ganache, glaze, or whipped cream and cherries for charming individual servings.

Is Black Forest cherry cake the same as Black Forest Bundt cake?

They share the same flavor profile—chocolate, cherries, and cream—but the bundt version is simpler to assemble. There’s no need for layers or frosting. You still get all the flavor in a beautiful, easy-to-slice shape.

Black Forest Bundt Cake That’s Bursting with Cherries & Chocolate

Name: Black Forest Bundt Cake That’s Bursting with Cherries & Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 slices
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box devil’s food cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake base); 1 cup sour cream; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cherry juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp espresso powder; 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling or chopped morello cherries; 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks

Description

A moist and chocolatey Black Forest Bundt Cake packed with cherries and sour cream for an unforgettable bite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box devil’s food cake mix (or 1 homemade chocolate cake base)

1 cup sour cream

3 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup cherry juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp espresso powder

1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling or chopped morello cherries

3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan.

2. In a bowl, mix cake mix, sour cream, eggs, oil, cherry juice, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth.

3. Fold in cherry pie filling and chocolate chunks.

4. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.

5. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack.

7. Drizzle with ganache or cherry glaze before serving.

Notes

Store cake at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

For extra cherry flavor, brush cake with warm cherry syrup before glazing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 270mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg