Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert that is loved by many. This delicious cake is made with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. If you're looking for a dessert that is sure to impress, then this Black Forest Cake recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the filling:
- 2 cans cherry pie filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- Chocolate shavings
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling the cake.
To assemble the cake:
1. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
2. Place one cake layer on a cake plate. Spread half of the cherry pie filling on top of the cake layer.
3. Spread half of the whipped cream on top of the cherry pie filling.
4. Place the second cake layer on top of the whipped cream.
5. Spread the remaining cherry pie filling on top of the second cake layer.
6. Spread the remaining whipped cream on top of the cherry pie filling.
7. Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries.
This Black Forest Cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate cake, sweet cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream. It's a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is a dessert and its main ingredients are chocolate, cherries, and cream.
