Description
- A moist and fluffy Black Forest Cake made with layers of rich chocolate sponge, sweet cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting. A classic German dessert that’s surprisingly simple to bake at home.
Ingredients
- Cake Layers:
- 2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Cherry Filling:
- 2 (20 oz) cans pitted sour cherries
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour into pans.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For cherry filling: combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and juice; cook until thick.
- Whip cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Split each cake layer; fill and frost with whipped cream and cherries.
- Top with extra cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- You can make the cake layers a day ahead and assemble before serving.
- For a family-friendly version, skip the cherry liqueur and use cherry juice instead.
- Prep Time: 50 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German