Black Forest Cake

Enjoy a decadent Black Forest Cake layered with rich chocolate sponge, tart cherry filling, and whipped cream.

75 min 10 servings Hard Vegetarian Cake

Ingredients

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For the chocolate cake:
1. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2. 3/4 cup cocoa powder
3. 2 cups sugar
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 2 large eggs
8. 1 cup milk
9. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11. 1 cup boiling water
For the cherry filling:
1. 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or jarred, drained)
2. 1/4 cup cherry liqueur (optional)
For the whipped cream:
1. 2 cups heavy whipping cream
2. 1/2 cup powdered sugar
3. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Follow step-by-step instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
For the cake, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Gradually mix in the boiling water until well combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
For the cherry filling, toss the cherries with cherry liqueur if using.
Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of cherry filling, then a layer of whipped cream. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining whipped cream.
Garnish with additional cherries and chocolate shavings before serving.