Description
A rich and indulgent black forest cake that layers chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup cherry jam or preserves
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Fresh cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a rectangular cake pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Gradually add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing well. Fold in the dry ingredients until well combined and smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Keep refrigerated until needed.
- Assemble the Cake: Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two equal layers. Spread a layer of cherry jam on the bottom half of the cake. Spread half of the whipped cream over the jam, then evenly distribute the halved cherries on top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining whipped cream over the surface.
- Decorate: Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and fresh cherries on top.
Notes
- Ensure the whipping cream is very cold for the best results when beating.
- Use fresh cherries for garnish to enhance the visual appeal.
- For added richness, brush the cake layers with cherry liqueur or syrup before applying the jam.
- Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to help it set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg