Description
A delicious German dessert combining rich chocolate cake, sweet cherry filling, 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 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually stir in the boiling water until well combined — note that the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread cherry pie filling over the top.
- Add the second layer on top, then cover the entire cake with whipped cream, ensuring all sides are covered.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherry pie filling, if desired.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cake, chocolate dessert, German dessert, cherry cake, celebration cake