Weight Watchers Black Forest Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 box sugar-free chocolate cake mix
• 1 ½ cups water
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 can (20 oz) light cherry pie filling (or unsweetened frozen cherries, thawed)
• 1 container (8 oz) fat-free whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, egg whites, and applesauce. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
   • Pour the batter into a non-stick 9×13 inch cake pan (or two 8-inch round cake pans for a layered version).
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cake to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Cherry Filling:
   • While the cake is cooling, drain the cherry pie filling (or thaw the frozen cherries) to remove excess liquid.
3. Assemble the Cake:
   • Once the cake has cooled, gently poke small holes in the top with a toothpick or fork.
   • Spread the drained cherries over the top of the cake.
4. Frost the Cake:
   • Gently spread the fat-free whipped topping over the top of the cherry layer.
5. Optional Dusting:
   • For an added chocolate touch, sift the unsweetened cocoa powder over the top of the whipped topping.
   • You can also sprinkle some powdered sugar for a bit of sweetness and decoration.
6. Chill and Serve:
   • Refrigerate the cake for about 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
   • Slice into 12-16 pieces, depending on the portion size you’d like.

Weight Watchers Points (Per Serving):

• This recipe should be about 4-5 WW points per serving, but it depends on your specific plan and the size of the portions.