Description
A classic Black Forest Cake with layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 50g cocoa powder
- 200g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 100ml vegetable oil
- 100ml milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 400ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 can (400g) pitted cherries, drained
- 2 tbsp cherry liqueur (optional)
- 50g dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely. Slice each into two layers.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Brush cake layers with cherry liqueur if using.
- Spread whipped cream between layers, adding cherries.
- Frost the outside with remaining cream. Decorate with chocolate shavings.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.
- Drain cherries well to avoid a soggy cake.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace liqueur with cherry juice.
- Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Cake, Whipped Cream, German Dessert