Indulge in Rich German Black Forest Cake Bliss
Experience the decadent layers and rich flavors of German Black Forest Cake, a delightful balance of cocoa and cherries.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pans
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
- Saucepan
- electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for whipped cream
For the Cherry Filling
- 2 cups cherries (drained, preferably morello cherries)
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup cherry juice
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon splash of Kirsch optional
- ½ cup chocolate shavings optional, for garnish
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth and then combine gently with the dry mixture.
- Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- While cooling, prepare the cherry filling by combining cherry juice, cornstarch, and water until thickened.
- Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, adding in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Layer the cakes with whipped cream and cherry filling, repeating to create four layers.
- Frost the cake with remaining whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings and cherries.
- Chill the cake for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, choose quality cherries and ensure cake layers are even before frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
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