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Black Forest Cake Recipe

Decadent Black Forest Cake Recipe for Every Celebration

This Black Forest Cake Recipe combines rich chocolate, luscious cherries, and fluffy cream for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.75 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
For the Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups Cherries (fresh or canned)
  • 0.5 cups Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 tablespoons Kirsch (or cherry juice) optional
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Garnish
  • Chocolate Shavings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While the cakes cool, prepare the cherry filling by cooking cherries and sugar, thicken with cornstarch mixture.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble the cake with layers of whipped cream and cherry filling between the cake layers.
  9. Garnish with chocolate shavings and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Chill your mixing bowl for fluffy cream. Ensure cakes cool completely before assembly.

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