Black Forest Cake
Black Forest cake is an iconic dessert that combines rich chocolate layers, luscious whipped cream, and tart cherries for a delightful treat. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it ideal for celebrations or a sweet indulgence any day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup tart cherries (fresh or jarred)
- ½ cup chocolate shavings (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans before transferring them to wire racks.
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and vanilla extract until firm peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering one chocolate cake on a serving plate, topping with whipped cream and half of the cherries, then adding the second cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg