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Black Forest Cake

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A delightful German dessert combining rich chocolate sponge, sweet cherries, and fluffy whipped cream.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 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 vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) Morello cherries, drained and juice reserved
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers total.
  7. Prepare the whipped cream by beating the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. On a serving platter, place one layer of cake and layer with some whipped cream and a portion of the cherries. Repeat with remaining layers.
  9. Frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings. Drizzle cherry juice over the cake, if desired.
  10. Serve chilled.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and high-quality cocoa powder.

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