Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake

Indulge in the decadent layers of Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake, a dessert masterpiece that combines rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and creamy pudding in every bite. This easy-to-make treat starts with a moist chocolate cake infused with Hershey's cocoa powder, topped with glossy cherry pie filling, velvety chocolate pudding, and a cloud of whipped topping. Finished with a sprinkling of chocolate shavings, this dessert is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. Best served chilled, this dessert is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Hershey's Black Forest Pudding Cake, chocolate cherry dessert, easy layered cake recipe, pudding cake, no-fuss holiday dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups Hershey's cocoa powder
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 21 ounces Cherry pie filling
• 3.9 ounces Instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups Cold milk (for pudding)
• 2 cups Whipped topping (thawed)
• 0.5 cups Chocolate shavings or curls

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Hershey's cocoa powder, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed until the batter is smooth.

Step 4

Carefully mix in the boiling water until the batter is thin and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

Once cooled, spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 9

In a medium bowl, prepare the instant chocolate pudding by whisking the pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk according to package instructions. Let it set for a few minutes.

Step 10

Spread the prepared pudding over the cherry pie filling layer.

Step 11

Top the pudding layer with the whipped topping, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.

Step 12

Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls for a finishing touch.

Step 13

Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.

Step 14

Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3174.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6324.5

Total Fat 249.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.9g
Cholesterol 414.0mg	0%
Sodium 7297.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1036.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 91.1g	0%
Total Sugars 709.5g
Protein 105.0g	0%

Vitamin D 437.4IU	0%
Calcium 1512.8mg	0%
Iron 36.5mg	0%
Potassium 4377.5mg	0%

*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: 33.0%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 60.8%