Rating: 3.34
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Black Forest Cake

December 23, 2024

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

3.34 from 6 votes
Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert that combines layers of chocolate sponge cake with cherries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.
Servings 1 people
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 minute

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
Calories: 450kcal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Cake, dessert, German cuisine
Cooking Method: Baked
Time: >45 Min
Level: Easy

Join the Conversation

  1. maricela.kuhic says:

    2 stars
    Why do you need cherry filling? Just use chocolate sprinkles like a normal cake! #chocolateisbest

    1. jackelyn.marvin says:

      2 stars
      Cherry filling? Ain’t nobody got time for that! Just sprinkle on some choco and yeet it into the oven.

    2. 4 stars
      Chocolate sprinkles are great, but the cherry filling is what makes it a Black Forest cake! You can’t skip that part.

  2. anonymous_hacker says:

    3 stars
    I doubt this will turn out as good as it looks. I mean, how can a cake be that fluffy? Trying it anyway tho.

    1. 4 stars
      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!

  3. elden.considine88 says:

    5 stars
    This cake was a hit at my birthday! So decadent and delicious, I’ll definitely make it again.

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