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    Published: Aug 26, 2015 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Funnel Cake with Cherry Compote and Whipped Cream (Black Forest Funnel Cake)

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    Black forest funnel cake if life

    It’s still summer. Despite all the Halloween decorations and candies in the stores, it is still summer and I want to enjoy more summertime things. Traditionally we like to get funnel cake every time we go to the beach, but the last time my daughter insisted on ice cream instead. While we were in line I saw so many types of funnel cake there: lemon meringue, strawberry shortcake, even a boozy funnel cake that I can’t quite remember.

    Eat funnel cake all year round with this chocolate funnel cake recipe

    Last year I made regular funnel cakes that I topped with lemon white chocolate that was better than anything I’ve ever had on the boardwalk. I decided to modify that recipe to make a chocolate funnel cake. My idea was to make something inspired by Black Forest cake. Traditional Black Forest cake is my favorite, but I do love that combination of chocolate, cherries, and cream and knew it would make an amazing boardwalk treat.

    Black forest funnel cake - a delicious chocolate funnel cake with cherry compote, and fresh whipped cream

    I had the idea to make the chocolate funnel cakes for a while now, but I’d been dreading the mess I’d make transferring the batter to the funnel from my mixing bowl. Last time I made funnel cakes I got batter everywhere. Even the ceiling. I have no idea how I did that happened. But during a trip to Aldi I found this amazing little contraption that I could pour all my batter in and pour out like a watering can. It’s the best. I freaked out when I found it. I know I probably sound so lame right now, but I don’t care. It’s going in my “Take to Seattle” pile.

    Chocolate funnel cake will be your new favorite dessert recipe

    How can you describe something that is so utterly amazing? The chocolate funnel cake on its own is sweet, but certainly not overbearingly so. You can generously sprinkle powdered sugar and be happy with your life choices. The addition of the cherry compote and whipped cream makes this funnel cake otherworldly. The combination of fried chocolate dough, sweet black cherries, and fresh whipped cream is almost too good.  I definitely had two funnel cakes for lunch the day I made them and do not regret a thing!

    Black forest funnel cake if life

    Chocolate Funnel Cake with Cherry Compote and Whipped Cream (Black Forest Funnel Cake)

    Amanda Powell
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    Prep Time 18 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 43 mins
    Servings 9 funnel cakes approx

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large eggs
    • 1⅓ cup milk
    • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoon2 sugar
    • 21/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder

    For the Toppings

    • 2 cups cherries pitted
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup heavy whipped cream
    • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Beat the eggs and milk together until it becomes frothy. In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until there are no lumps.
    • In a large cast iron skillet (I used a 12 inch skillet) heat about 2 inches of canola or vegetable oil until it reached about 375 degrees. It’s okay if it’s a little under.
    • Pour your batter either into a funnel or piping bag with a round tip and swirl the batter into the oil in a mostly random circular motion. I like to kind of mimic the shape of a spider web. Cook the funnel cake on one side for a minute before flipping and cooking for another 45 seconds to a minute.
    • Place the funnel cakes on a wire rack covered in paper towels.
    • While you are cooking the funnel cakes, place the cherries and sugar into a medium saucepan and heat on medium-high heat until the juices release and form a syrup. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
    • Use a chilled bowl and wire whisk to beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Beat in the powdered sugar. You may optionally reserve a tablespoon of powdered sugar to put over your funnel cakes.
    • Top the funnel cakes with the cherries and then top with a generous dollop of heavy cream. Drizzle a bit of the cherry juice over the whipped cream if desired.
    • Best if eaten immediately, but if you must wait, do not assemble until ready to serve. Funnel cakes are best served warm, but you may keep in an airtight container up to 24 hours.
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    Summer's not over! Try this chocolate funnel cake recipe with cherry compote and fresh whipped cream for an amazing treat.
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    1. Sabrina says

      August 30, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Yum! What a great twist on funnel cake!!

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    2. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

      August 28, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      I could definitely eat this funnel cake for lunch too! Wow!! I love love love the idea of doing a black forest take on funnel cake - so creative! It sounds mouthwateringly good. Forget the pier funnel cakes...I want one of these!!! <3

      Reply
    3. Claudia | The Brick Kitchen says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:54 am

      These look awesome! I have never made funnel cakes (honestly hardly heard of them in NZ) but really think I need to give it a go - love the idea of making a chocolate-cherry one too 🙂

      Reply
    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 28, 2015 at 3:19 am

      I never have tried a funnel cake but I always have wanted too! I love your creative black forest flavour take on it too Amanda 🙂

      Reply
    5. Joanne Bruno says

      August 26, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      I have...never made funnel cake at home. And now I am totally regretting that unfortunate life choice. These. Are. Glorious.

      Reply
    6. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

      August 26, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Black forest funnel cake?? What a creative idea! The chocolate funnel cake alone sounds amazing, I will have to try that 🙂

      Reply
    7. Michelle @ Hummingbird High says

      August 26, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Oh wow! I love this; funnel cake is the best, but you really elevated it with this combination of flavors. Also, that batter watering can sounds great!!!

      Reply
    8. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      August 26, 2015 at 10:17 am

      These look awesome! Love the black forest cake twist 🙂

      Reply

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