Description
A classic Black Forest cake recipe with layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup cherry syrup (optional)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread half the whipped cream and top with cherries.
- Add the second cake layer. Cover with remaining cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
- Drain canned cherries well if using.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: black forest cake, chocolate cake, cherry dessert