Black Forest Fantasy

Black Forest Fantasy is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. To make this delicious dessert, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the cherry filling:

- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water

For the whipped cream:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To assemble:

- 1/2 cup chocolate shavings
- Fresh cherries for garnish
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
While the cake is baking, prepare the cherry filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the cherries are soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
To make the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
To assemble the Black Forest Fantasy, cut the cake in half horizontally. Spread the cherry filling over the bottom half of the cake, then top with the other half. Spread the whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings over the top and garnish with fresh cherries.
This dessert is a perfect combination of rich chocolate cake, sweet cherry filling, and creamy whipped cream. It is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Enjoy this Black Forest Fantasy as a decadent treat for any occasion.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Chocolate, Cherries, Whipped Cream