Name: Black Forest Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 ½ tablespoon baking powder; 1 ½ tablespoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 1 can cherry pie filling ((21 oz)); 2 cups heavy cream; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Chocolate shavings (for garnish); fresh cherries (for garnish)

Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert consisting of layers of chocolate sponge cake filled with cherries and whipped cream, and often soaked in cherry brandy. The cake is often decorated with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and additional cherries on top. It’s a rich and indulgent treat that is loved by many for its unique flavor combination of chocolate and cherries.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: International

Calories: 735

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tablespoon baking powder
1 ½ tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings for garnish
fresh cherries for garnish

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Equipment

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measuring cups

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s normal.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, use a serrated knife to level the tops if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread half of the cherry pie filling over the top.
Spread a layer of whipped cream over the cherries and place the second cake layer on top.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 735kcalCarbohydrates: 110gProtein: 11gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 829mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 5gSugar: 71gVitamin A: 1311IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 4mg

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