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