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Easy Black Forest Cake Recipe

Easy Black Forest Cake Recipe

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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

  • For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup 0.38 lbs unsweetened cocoa powder
  • **1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • **½ teaspoon baking soda
  • **¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 0.25 lbs brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup 0.25 lbs vegetable oil
  • **1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup 0.38 lbs buttermilk
  • ½ cup 0.25 lbs hot water or brewed coffee (to deepen chocolate flavor)
  • For the Cherry Filling:
  • 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling or
  • 2 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen + ¼ cup sugar + 2 tablespoons cornstarch + ¼ cup water, cooked into a compote
  • 3 tablespoons Kirsch cherry liqueur (optional but traditional)
  • For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
  • 2 cups 1 lb heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup 0.13 lbs powdered sugar
  • **1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Garnish:
  • Chocolate shavings or curls
  • Whole cherries fresh or maraschino

Instructions

  • Bake the Chocolate Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs and sugars until light and fluffy. Add oil, vanilla, and buttermilk.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely, then slice each cake horizontally for 4 thin layers (optional).
  • Prepare Cherry Filling:
  • If using cherry pie filling, stir in Kirsch (if using).
  • If making compote: Cook cherries with sugar, water, and cornstarch until thick and glossy. Stir in Kirsch and cool completely.
  • Make Whipped Cream:
  • Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a platter. Brush lightly with Kirsch (optional), then spread with whipped cream and spoon cherries over top.
  • Repeat with remaining layers.
  • Frost the top and sides with whipped cream. Decorate with chocolate shavings and whole cherries.

Notes

This delicious cake is perfect for special occasions.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg