Description
Indulge in a slice of Black Forest Cake, a delightful harmony of rich chocolate layers, luscious cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream. This visually stunning dessert is not just a treat; it’s a celebration of flavors that transforms any occasion into a memorable experience. Easy to make yet impressive, this cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply an everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, and vegetable oil; mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely in pans.
- Prepare cherries by pitting and slicing if fresh; mix with sugar if desired.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering cake with cherry filling and whipped cream between layers; decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg