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Decadent Black Forest Brownies Recipe Easy Homemade Cherry Bliss Delight

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These fudgy brownies combine rich chocolate with juicy cherries for a delightful Black Forest-inspired treat, topped with a swirl of whipped cream for an elegant finish. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups (about 240 g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until combined and glossy, about 1-2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in the pitted and halved cherries, keeping them intact to preserve texture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and slightly pulling away from the pan, and the center is still slightly soft. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  9. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and top each brownie square with a swirl of whipped cream.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen cherries; if frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid to avoid a runny batter. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour but expect a denser texture. Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Cool brownies completely before slicing to avoid a gooey mess. Whipped cream topping can be dairy or coconut-based for dairy-free option.

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