Description
A delightful combination of rich chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and tart morello cherries. This iconic German dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 jar (about 12 oz) morello cherries, drained
- 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 together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Gradually stir in the boiling water.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cooled, slice them in half horizontally to create four layers.
- On a serving plate, place the first layer, spread with whipped cream, and add some cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy your luxurious Black Forest Cake!
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and chill the cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, Black Forest cake, German dessert, whipped cream