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Black Forest Cake
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup kirsch (cherry brandy) or cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup boiling water. The batter will be thin. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, beat 2 cups heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Using a long serrated knife, slice both cake layers in half horizontally to create 4 layers. Place one layer on a serving plate and brush with half of the kirsch or cherry juice.
- Spread with 1/2 cup whipped cream and 1/2 cup cherry pie filling. Repeat with the remaining layers, finishing with the fourth layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with additional cherry pie filling and chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Black Forest Cake, also known as Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, originated in the Black Forest region of Germany. This decadent dessert is a chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream and cherries, and often soaked in cherry brandy. The cake is then topped with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries. The combination of rich chocolate, tart cherries, and boozy flavor makes it a beloved classic. The best version of this cake can be found in the Black Forest region of Germany, where local bakers use traditional methods and high-quality ingredients to create an authentic and delicious treat. The key to a perfect Black Forest Cake lies in the balance of flavors and the quality of the cherries and chocolate used. Some chefs also experiment with alternative methods, such as using different types of alcohol or incorporating unique twists to the classic recipe.
60 min
8
380 calories
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