How To Make Black Forest Cake Recipe
A decadent chocolate cake layered with whipped cream and cherries, garnished with chocolate shavings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup pitted cherries, chopped
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat eggs and vanilla into the butter mixture until well combined.
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Gradually add in the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, alternating between the two and mixing well after each addition.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Add whipped cream cheese and beat until well combined.
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Cut the cake horizontally into two equal layers.
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Spread whipped cream cheese mixture and cherries on top of one layer, then place the other layer on top.
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Spread the remaining whipped cream cheese mixture on the top and sides of the cake.
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Garnish with chocolate shavings and additional cherries.
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Chill the cake for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 692kcal
- Total Fat : 43g
- Saturated Fat : 25g
- Cholesterol : 193mg
- Sodium : 369mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 70g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 45g
- Protein : 10g
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