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Black Forest Cake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Black Forest Cake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe

Black Forest Cake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is a delicious chocolate cake layered with cherries and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine German
Servings 12 slices
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake pans
  • Wire Racks

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 jar (13 ounces) sour cherries, drained reserve juice

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Garnish

  • Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until smooth.
  • Incorporate Hot Water: Gradually stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined. The mixture will be thin.
  • Divide Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  • Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Prepare Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Layer the Cake: Once completely cool, slice each cake in half horizontally. Place one layer on a serving platter.
  • Add Cherries: Spread some of the reserved cherry juice over the first layer, followed by a portion of the whipped cream and a layer of cherries.
  • Repeat Layers: Add the next cake layer and repeat the process until all layers are constructed. Finish with the last layer on top.
  • Decorate: Top the cake with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with dark chocolate shavings and cherries.

Notes

The steps above will guide you in creating this incredible cake effortlessly, ensuring that every bite is filled with amazing flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 12slicesCalories: 360kcalProtein: 4gFat: 15g
Keyword Black Forest Cake, cake recipe, Cherry Cake, Chocolate Cake, dessert, whipped cream
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