Black Forest Cake

Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'All-purpose flour', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Granulated sugar', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Cocoa powder', 'amount': '3/4 cup, unsweetened'}; {'ingredient': 'Baking powder', 'amount': '1 1/2 teaspoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Baking soda', 'amount': '1 1/2 teaspoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Milk', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Eggs', 'amount': '2 large'}; {'ingredient': 'Vanilla extract', 'amount': '2 teaspoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Boiling water', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry pie filling', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Whipped cream', 'amount': '3 cups, whipped'}; {'ingredient': 'Chocolate shavings', 'amount': '1 cup, for garnish'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry schnapps (optional)', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}

Indulge in the decadent layers of a Black Forest Cake, a classic German dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate sponge, luscious cherry filling, and airy whipped cream. Originating from the Black Forest region of Germany, this cake, known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, showcases the region's famous cherries and is often enhanced with a splash of cherry schnapps for an authentic touch. It's a perfect centerpiece for celebrations, guaranteed to delight chocolate and cherry lovers alike!

Servings: 12

Ingredients

All-purpose flour (2 cups)
Granulated sugar (2 cups)
Cocoa powder (3/4 cup, unsweetened)
Baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoons)
Baking soda (1 1/2 teaspoons)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
Milk (1 cup)
Eggs (2 large)
Vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
Boiling water (1 cup)
Cherry pie filling (2 cups)
Whipped cream (3 cups, whipped)
Chocolate shavings (1 cup, for garnish)
Cherry schnapps (optional) (1/4 cup)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin).
Evenly pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cherry pie filling over the top. Add the second layer and repeat the process with the remaining cherry filling.
Top with the third cake layer.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream, smoothing it out evenly. Garnish with chocolate shavings and a drizzle of cherry schnapps, if desired.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Dietary Information

Servings: 12 • Dish Type: Dessert • Prep Time: 45 minutes • Cook Time: 35 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 22g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 5g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 35g

Black Forest Cake

Servings: 12

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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