Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Black Forest Cake, a classic German dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate sponge with fluffy whipped cream and tart Morello cherries. This decadent cake is perfect for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or simply a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. The luscious layers create an irresistible balance of flavors, making it a favorite among chocolate lovers everywhere. With its stunning presentation and customizable options, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 jar (24 ounces) Morello cherries, drained and juice reserved
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, slice each cake horizontally in half. Reserve cherry juice after draining cherries.
- In another bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering: moisten each layer with cherry juice, spread whipped cream, add cherries, and repeat until all layers are stacked.
- Finish by covering the entire cake with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg