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Black Forest Cake

Irresistibly Decadent Black Forest Cake to Indulge Your Senses

This Black Forest Cake combines rich chocolate layers with creamy whipped cream and cherries for a decadent treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: German
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Whipped Cream
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling and Decoration
  • 1 cup cherries Use fresh or jarred

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Black Forest Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
  3. Add in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture and beat until combined.
  4. Gently stir in boiling water into the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  6. Let the cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Slice each cooled cake layer in half horizontally.
  8. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering with whipped cream and cherries.
  10. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use quality ingredients for the best results, and remember to chill the cake before serving for enhanced flavors.

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