Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate cake, sweet cherries, and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Whipped cream (for decoration)
- Chocolate shavings (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread cherry pie filling over the layer and top with whipped cream. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the cake with more whipped cream. Decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.
- Chill the cake before serving for the flavors to meld.
Notes
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within a few days. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cake, chocolate cake, dessert, German cake, cherry dessert