🎂🍫🍒 Decadent Black Forest Cake
Indulge in this rich and chocolatey Black Forest Cake, layered with luscious cherries, fluffy whipped cream, and a hint of chocolate. This homemade version is truly better than bakery-bought!
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🔹 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
For the Filling & Topping:
2 cups cherry pie filling
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips (or chocolate shavings)
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🔸 Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
2️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove cakes from pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble the Layers:
Once the cakes are fully cooled, carefully slice each cake layer in half horizontally to create four thin layers.
In a bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
4️⃣ Layer & Frost:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread ½ cup cherry pie filling evenly over the top.
Repeat with the remaining layers, adding whipped cream and cherries between each layer.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with chocolate chips or chocolate shavings and top with extra cherries for a beautiful finish!
Slice, serve, and enjoy this heavenly Black Forest Cake with friends and family.
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⏳ Time & Nutrition:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
Servings: 8
💡 Pro Tip: For an extra indulgent version, drizzle each layer with a little cherry liqueur or simple syrup for added moisture and flavor!
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