Black Forest Cake
A classic German dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Perfect for any special occasion or whenever youre craving a rich, fruity, and chocolatey treat!
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda 籠
1 tsp salt 蓼
2 large eggs 讀
1 cup milk 拏
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 can cherry pie filling
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Instructions:
1 Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2 Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3 Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4 Add Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water slowly until the batter becomes smooth. The batter will be thin, but thats okay!
5 Bake: 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.
6 Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7 Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
8 Layer and Frost: Place the second cake layer on top, then cover the entire cake with whipped cream, making sure to frost the top and sides generously.
9 Decorate: Garnish the cake with chocolate shavings and extra cherry pie filling for a beautiful and delicious finish.
Chill and Serve: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let all the flavors meld together.
Enjoy this indulgent Black Forest Cake! Perfect for celebrating any occasion!
Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 12