Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert that combines layers of chocolate sponge cake with cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert that combines layers of chocolate sponge cake with cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream for garnish
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cherry pie filling over the cake layer.
- Top with the second cake layer and spread the whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with the remaining cherry pie filling and chocolate shavings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
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Why do you need cherry filling? Just use chocolate sprinkles like a normal cake! #chocolateisbest
Cherry filling? Ain’t nobody got time for that! Just sprinkle on some choco and yeet it into the oven.
Chocolate sprinkles are great, but the cherry filling is what makes it a Black Forest cake! You can’t skip that part.
I doubt this will turn out as good as it looks. I mean, how can a cake be that fluffy? Trying it anyway tho.
I was skeptical too, but this recipe is actually super easy! The key is to really beat the butter and sugar well. Trust me, you’ll be surprised!
This cake was a hit at my birthday! So decadent and delicious, I’ll definitely make it again.