Black Forest Crumb Cake

Indulge in the decadent layers of this Black Forest Crumb Cake, a delightful mash-up of rich chocolate cake, sweet-tart cherry pie filling, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat, this cake combines the timeless flavors of the classic Black Forest creation with the cozy, crumbly goodness of a coffee cake. With just 20 minutes of prep time, the moist cocoa-infused batter is swirled with cherry filling for a pop of fruity brightness, then crowned with a golden-brown streusel that melts in your mouth. Dust with confectioners’ sugar for an elegant finishing touch, and serve warm or room temperature for an irresistible treat that will be the star of any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1.5 cups cherry pie filling
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Spoon the cherry pie filling over the batter in even dollops. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cherry filling into the batter without fully mixing.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour for the crumb topping. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.

Step 8

Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the cake batter and cherry filling.

Step 9

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (excluding any cherry filling that might cling to it).

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

If desired, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Step 12

Serve slices of the Black Forest Crumb Cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1549.4 grams (1549.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5187

Total Fat 225.30g	289%
Saturated Fat 135.30g	677%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 889mg	296%
Sodium 2300mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 790.00g	287%
Dietary Fiber 56.30g	201%
Total Sugars 422.30g
Protein 78.40g	157%

Vitamin D 140IU	702%
Calcium 426mg	33%
Iron 39mg	214%
Potassium 2839mg	60%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 57.4%