Description
A classic German dessert, Black Forest Cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, tart cherries, and fluffy whipped cream, making it a delightful treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add buttermilk and mix well.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until combined. Slowly stir in hot water until smooth.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare Cherry Filling: Cook fresh or frozen cherries with sugar until soft, or use canned cherry filling.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer the cakes with whipped cream and cherry filling. Frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream.
- Garnish: Decorate with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Optionally, you can add chocolate ganache between layers for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg