Description
A delicious and decadent German dessert featuring rich chocolate layers, sweet cherries, and creamy whipped topping, 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 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water slowly until the batter becomes smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with whipped cream.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and extra cherry pie filling, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor. Chilling helps flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, cherries