Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent layers of a classic Black Forest Cake. This recipe features moist chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, sweet cherries, and a hint of cherry brandy for an elevated touch. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat any day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chocolate cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the filling and topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling or 2 cups pitted sweet cherries (with 2 tablespoons sugar)
- 1/4 cup Kirsch (cherry brandy, optional)
- chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat in boiling water.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool cakes.
- Whip cream: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Layer cake, cream, cherries, and repeat. Decorate with cherries and chocolate.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, skip the Kirsch or replace with cherry juice.
- This cake is best served chilled and can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
