Decadent Chocolate Black Forest Cake

Decadent Chocolate Black Forest Cake is a classic German dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This rich and indulgent cake is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries. The combination of these ingredients creates a heavenly taste that is hard to resist.
To make this Decadent Chocolate Black Forest Cake, you will need the following 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 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling

For the topping:

- Chocolate shavings
- Maraschino cherries
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water until well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
To make the filling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, followed by a layer of cherry pie filling. Repeat with the second cake layer. Top the cake with chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries.
This Decadent Chocolate Black Forest Cake is a showstopper dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate cake, creamy whipped cream, and sweet cherries create a flavor explosion in your mouth. The appearance of this cake is stunning, with layers of chocolate and cream, topped with chocolate shavings and cherries. This cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Dessert Cake
Main Ingredients: Chocolate, Cherries, Whipped Cream