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Black Forest Cake

A rich and indulgent dessert featuring layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, perfect for any celebration.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: black forest cake, dessert, chocolate cake, cherry cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 jar 24 oz Morello cherries, drained
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 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 to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
  • Layer the cakes with whipped cream and cherries, finishing with whipped cream and cherries on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g