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Black Forest Cake

Irresistible Black Forest Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Black Forest Cake recipe features rich chocolate layers, sweet cherries, and whipped cream, making it a delightful dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups Cherry Filling (or Cherries in Syrup)
  • 0.5 cups Kirsch (Cherry Liqueur)
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Chocolate Shavings
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix well. Gradually add boiling water.
  4. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  5. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a saucepan, combine cherries and sugar, cooking until juices release. Thicken and cool the filling.
  7. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Layer one cake on a serving plate, spread whipped cream and half of the cherry filling, add the second layer, and frost with remaining cream.
  9. Decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for better whipped cream results.

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