Description
Black Forest Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with sweet cherries and fluffy whipped cream. This classic cake is perfect for any celebration, transforming everyday moments into cherished memories. With its impressive presentation and indulgent flavors, it’s sure to be the highlight of any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or jarred cherries (drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipping)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for sweetening whipped cream)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice cooled cakes in half horizontally. Layer whipped cream and cherries between each cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For flavor variations, substitute cherries with strawberries or raspberries. You can prepare the cake layers a day in advance; just assemble before serving.