Black Forest Delight
Black Forest Delight is a delectable dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This dish is a perfect blend of chocolate, cherries, and cream that will leave you wanting more. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the filling:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, use a serrated knife to slice it in half horizontally. Spread the cherry pie filling on the bottom half of the cake. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cherry pie filling. Place the top half of the cake on the whipped cream.
To finish, sprinkle the chocolate shavings on top of the cake and garnish with maraschino cherries. Serve chilled.
This Black Forest Delight is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It is rich, creamy, and has the perfect balance of chocolate and cherries. The cake is moist and fluffy, while the filling is sweet and tangy. The whipped cream adds a light and airy texture to the dish. Overall, this dessert is a must-try for anyone who loves chocolate and cherries.
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Chocolate, Cherries, Cream
