Description
A delicious and moist black forest cake made with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 jar (24 oz) Morello cherries
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
- Drain cherries and reserve juice. Place cherries in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- On a serving plate, place one layer of cake. Drizzle with cherry juice and spread with whipped cream. Add a layer of cherries.
- Repeat for the next two layers. Place the final layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining whipped cream.
- Top with chocolate shavings and additional cherries if desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Do not skip the cooling step; it helps the cake set properly.
- Use a serrated knife for even cake layers.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: black forest cake, chocolate cake, dessert recipe