Luxurious Black Forest Cake
A decadent, moist, and rich chocolate cake layered with tart cherries and velvety whipped cream. This luxurious rendition of the classic Black Forest dessert offers a perfect balance of cocoa intensity, fruity brightness, and creamy indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups pitted dark sweet cherries
• 1/4 cup kirsch (optional)
• Whipped cream (for filling and garnish)
• Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the boiling water slowly; the batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, slice each cake horizontally to create layers.
8. Toss cherries with kirsch (if using).
9. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream on the first cake layer, sprinkle with cherries, and add a thin layer of chocolate shavings. Repeat with the remaining layers.
10. Cover the assembled cake with a light coat of whipped cream and garnish with extra cherries and chocolate shavings.
Notes
• For a more pronounced cherry flavor, let the pitted cherries macerate in kirsch for 30 minutes before using.
• Ensure that the boiling water is added slowly to avoid clumping.
• The cake layers can be made a day ahead; store them in an airtight container and assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 100g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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